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Close to You, I'll not fear all the waves of the sea,
Close to You, the tempest I shall overcome;
Close to You, all the strong winds shall never move me,
And my life shall never disturb,
/ /I rejoice// just to be close to You.
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Close to you, to the greatest of battles I'll go,
Close to You, giant enemy there will not be;
Close to You, in great battle with courage and faith,
I'll surpass and triumphant I'll be,
And victorious I'll be with Your help, my dear Lord.
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Close to You, I will see beyond the setting sun,
Close to You, to the Zenith with joy I will rise;
Close to You, full of happiness my life shall be,
All my pathways shall be walked in truth,
And in heaven I'll be always closer to you.

304. VINDICATE ME GOD
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Vindicate me God, and plead my cause,
Rescue me from ungodly nations;
From deceitful men and the wicked,
For you are my God and my stronghold;
Why have you rejected me?
Why must I go about mourning
Oppressed by the cruel enemy?
CHORUS
Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me,
They will lead me to your mountain of holiness;
To the place where you dwell,
Then I will go to the altar;
To God, my joy and my delight,
I will praise you Lord with the harp, oh, God, my God.

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD HYMNAL, 263