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Keep Me Near
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Rend Collective's song "Keep Me Near" is a heartfelt prayer for closeness to Jesus, expressing dependence on Him and a desire to be guided by His will. The lyrics speak of being lost without Him, seeking rescue from distraction and weakness, and asking for grace to follow His lead. The song emphasizes the beauty of Christ and the longing for His desires to be formed in the believer's heart, breaking selfishness and pride. It's a worshipful surrender, focusing on the joy found in His presence and the transformation He brings.
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Jesus keep me near to Your heart
For outside of You I'm lost
Draw me in the tide of Your will
Lead me as I yield myself to You
Keep me near Your heart
Keep me near Your heart
Rescue me in weakness of mind
When distraction conquers me
Keep me in Your shadow, O Lord
Give me grace to follow where You lead
Keep me near Your heart
Keep me near Your heart
You are everything that is beautiful
You are all that I long to see in me
You are everything that is beautiful
Breathe Your desires in me
Keep me in the place where You are
For Your presence is my joy
Break my selfish nature and pride
Mould a life of loyalty to You
Keep me near Your heart
Keep me near Your heart
Keep me near Your heart
Keep me near, whoah
You are everything that is beautiful
You are all that I long to see in me
You are everything that is beautiful
Breathe Your desires in me
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Form in us a heart of divine beauty
Yeah
You are everything that is beautiful
You are all that I long to see in me
You are everything that is beautiful
Breathe Your desires in me
Yeah