| May God bless and always keep you |
| Whether near or far away |
| May you always turn to Jesus |
| With His kind and loving ways |
| Through your troubles He will take you |
| On His Word you can depend |
| That He never will forsake you |
| He’ll stick closer than a friend |
| May His mercy always keep you |
| From the wicked and the vain hearted |
| People who’d deceive you |
| And lead you into shame |
| Through your troubles He will take you |
| On His Word you can depend |
| That He never will forsake you |
| He’ll stick closer than a friend |
| May God bless and always keep you |
| Whether near or far away |
| May you always turn to Jesus |
| With His kind and loving ways |
| Through your troubles He will take you |
| On His Word you can depend |
| That He never will forsake you |
| He’ll stick closer than a friend |
| May His spirit always keep you |
| From the crooked deeds of night |
| As He strengthens you with power |
| And leads you to the light |
| May God bless and always keep you |
| Whether near or far away |
| May you always turn to Jesus |
| With His kind and loving ways |
| Through your troubles He will take you |
| On His word you can depend |
| That He never will forsake you |
| He’ll stick closer than a friend |