Source from whence the stream of mercy Like a river flows to me, With Thy cords of love so tender Bind and keep me close to Thee. Refrain Keep me ever close to Thee, Bless?d Savior, dear to me, With Thy cords of love so tender Bind and keep me close to Thee; Keep me ever close to Thee, Bless?d Savior, dear to me, Bind and keep me close to Thee. Refrain There my life, my hope and comfort, There a refuge for my soul, When the clouds hang darkly round me, And the distant surges roll. Refrain There in holy, sweet communion With Thy Spirit day by day, Faith to realms of light and glory Bears my raptured soul away. Refrain Close to Thee, O Savior, keep me, Till I reach the shining shore, Till I join the raptured army, Shouting joy forevermore. Refrain