Be near Jesus
Be near,
Your Presence
I hold dear.
For I am weak
But You are strong,
Be near Jesus
Be near.
Come strengthen me
Lord, I pray.
Be near Jesus
Be near,
Your Presence
I hold dear.
When my world is dark
You are my light,
Be near Jesus
Be near.
Bring Your Glory
Lord, I pray.
Be near Jesus
Be near,
Your Presence
I hold dear.
When troubles come
You are my rock,
Be near Jesus
Be near.
Be my shelter
Lord, I pray.
Be near Jesus
Be near,
Your Presence
I hold dear.
When sickness assaults
You are my health,
Be near Jesus
Be near.
Be my Healer
Lord, I pray.
Be near Jesus
Be near,
Your Presence
I hold dear.
When storms blow in
You are my refuge,
Be near Jesus
Be near.
Be my Peace
Lord, I pray.
Be near Jesus
Be near.
(By: Melanie Boutiette 11/29/2023. Dedicated to my friend Besty when she spoke these three simple words in prayer, “Be near Jesus,” as I battled through illness and despair. Her words shifted my gaze to the Beloved and His nearness. He is near you in whatever trials you face too. Simply call on Him.)