HYMN Lyrics Text: Christ Be Near

1. Christ be near at either hand,

Christ behind before me stand,

Christ with me wher’er I go

Christ, around, above, below.

2. Christ be in my heart and mind,

Christ within my soul enshrined

Christ control my wayward heart;

Christ abide and ne’er depart.

3. Christ my life, and only way,

Christ my lantern night and day,

Christ be my unchanging friend,

Guide and shepherd to the end.

4. Christ be all my strength and

might.

Christ my captain for the fight,

Christ fulfill my soul’s desire.

Christ enable and inspire.

5. Christ the king and Lord of all

Find me ready at His call,

Christ receive my service whole.

Hand and body, heart and soul.

6. Christ the king of kings descend

and of tyrants make an end;

Christ on us and all below

Concord, love and peace bestow.