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Keep Me Close
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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NewSong's "Keep Me Close" is a worship song expressing a deep desire for closeness to God. The lyrics acknowledge human weakness and wandering, while celebrating God's mercy, unchanging love, and ability to make a way. The song emphasizes finding peace, grace, and renewal in God's presence, and declares a commitment to fix one's eyes on Him. It reflects themes of surrender, dependence, and the comfort of being near to God.
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Oh God of mercy
Oh love unfailing
You understand the sinner's heart
You're never changing
I'm ever wandering
Lord keep me close to where you are
Close to where you are
Oh God of mercy
Oh love unfailing
You understand the sinner's heart
You're never changing
I'm ever wandering
Lord keep me close to where you are
Close to where you are
You are the God who makes a way
When there is no other way
Keep me close, keep me close
Keep me close to where you are
I will fix my eyes on you
In your presence I'm made new
Keep me clo-o-o-o-ose, close to where you are
A peace that passes all understanding
Grace that bridges worlds apart
Here in your presence, I find what's missing
Lord keep me close to where you are
Close to where you are
You are the God who makes a way
When there is no other way
Keep me close, keep me close
Keep me close to where you are
I will fix my eyes on you
In your presence I'm made new
Keep me clo-o-o-o-ose, close to where you are
Surrounded by your presence Lord
Is where my soul belongs
And I will pursue no other name but your's and your's alone
Surrounded by your presence Lord
Is where my soul belongs
And I will pursue no other name but your's and your's alone
Surrounded by your presence Lord
Is where my soul belongs
And I will pursue no other name but your's and your's alone
You are the God who makes a way
When there is no other way
Keep me close, keep me close
Keep me close to where you are
You are the God who makes a way
When there is no other way
Keep me close, keep me close
Keep me close to where you are
I will fix my eyes on you
In your presence I'm made new
Keep me clo-o-o-o-ose, close to where you are
Oh Lord
Keep me close, close to where you are
Close to where you are