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Poem
May 25, 1875
The Spirit Of Democracy
Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A religious hymn-like poem pleading for God's protection, guidance through life, purification, and safe passage to heaven across Jordan's shore.
Clipping
OCR Quality
100%
Excellent
Full Text
"Keep me, Father, safely keep me,
Never let my footsteps stray;
Lead me to the fount eternal.
There my doubts and fears allay.
Keep me, Father, safely keep me,
In the hollow of thy hand;
In the green fields, near running waters,
Lead me to the promised land.
"Keep me, Father, safely keep me,
Till in Heaven I wake above;
Make me pure, and good, and holy.
Spotless make me as the dove;
Keep me, Father, safely keep me
Till the toil of life is o'er,
Till the angels home shall bear me
Safely upon Jordan's shore."
Never let my footsteps stray;
Lead me to the fount eternal.
There my doubts and fears allay.
Keep me, Father, safely keep me,
In the hollow of thy hand;
In the green fields, near running waters,
Lead me to the promised land.
"Keep me, Father, safely keep me,
Till in Heaven I wake above;
Make me pure, and good, and holy.
Spotless make me as the dove;
Keep me, Father, safely keep me
Till the toil of life is o'er,
Till the angels home shall bear me
Safely upon Jordan's shore."
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Divine Protection
Promised Land
Heavenly Purity
Jordan Shore
Religious Prayer
Poem Details
Subject
Prayer For Divine Protection And Guidance To Heaven
Form / Style
Rhymed Stanzas With Refrain
Key Lines
Keep Me, Father, Safely Keep Me,
Lead Me To The Promised Land.
Spotless Make Me As The Dove;
Safely Upon Jordan's Shore.