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CHRIST BE NEAR AT EITHER HAND

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Christ be near at either hand,

Christ behind, before me stand,

Christ with me where e’er I go,

Christ around, above, below.

John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Christ be in my head and mind,

Christ within my soul enshrined,

Christ control my wayward heart;

Christ abide and ne’er depart.

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John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Christ my life and only way.

Christ my lantern night and day.

Christ be my unchanging friend.

Guide and shepherd to the end.

John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Christ be all my strength and might,

Christ my captain for the fight;

Christ fulfil my soul’s desire;

Christ, ennoble and inspire.

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John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Christ the King and Lord of all,

Find me ready at his call;

Christ receive my service whole,

Hand and body, heart and soul.

John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Christ the King of kings descend

And of tyrants make an end;

Christ on us and all below,

Concord, love and peace bestow.

John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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Thanks to him, who for our food

Gives his sacrifice flesh and blood;

Praise to him unceasing rise,

Christ whose glory fills the skies.

John Fennelly (1890–1966)

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