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Key: Bb
Verse 1:
Bb Bb Eb
Dearest children, God is near you,
Bb Bb F
Watching o’er you day and night,
Bb Gm D Gm
And delights to own and bless you,
Bb F F7 Bb
If you strive to do what’s right.
Eb Dm Cm Cm Cm
He will bless you, He will bless you,
Bb Cm F7 Bb
If you put your trust in him.
Verse 2:
Bb Bb Eb
Dearest children, holy angels
Bb F
Watch your actions night and day,
Bb Gm D Gm
And they keep a faithful record
Bb F F7 Bb
Of the good and bad you say.
Eb Dm Cm Cm Cm
Cherish virtue! Cherish virtue!
Bb Cm F7 Bb
God will bless the pure in heart.
Verse 3:
Bb Bb Eb
Children, God delights to teach you
Bb F
By his Holy Spirit’s voice.
Bb Gm D Gm
Quickly heed its ho--ly promptings.
Bb F F7 Bb
Day by day you’ll then rejoice.
Eb Dm Cm Cm Cm
Oh, prove faithful, Oh, prove faithful
Bb Cm F7 Bb
To your God and Zi--on’s cause.
Song History
Published: September 12, 2021
Last Updated: September 10, 2025