Keep me, dear God, so close to Thee,
That tender dawns may symbols be
Of light that shines eternally.
Dear God, keep me so close to Thee,
That each fair-petaled flower I see,
May hint Thy loving smile on me;
So close that glowing sunset skies
Help me to see with opened eyes
The glory that in Spirit lies;
So close that in each one I see
The image of divinity,
The loveliness that comes from Thee;
So close, dear God, when shadows fall,
And softly sounds the robin's call,
I know Thy love encircles all.
