I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Matthew 28:20
Words: R. H. Hanna, in The Evangelists’ Songs of Praise No. 2, edited by Curtis V. Strickland (Huntington, Indiana: C. V. Strickland, 1892), page 10.
Music: Valga R. H. Hanna, 1892 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Hanna’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Alway, dear Savior, then why should I fear?
Thou art my shelter when danger is near;
Strength in my weakness, in darkness my light,
Joy of my morning, my song in the night.
Refrain
Mansions so fair, waiting me there.
I shall be satisfied, waiting to be
Clothed in Thy likeness and always with Thee,
Always with Thee.
Almost despairing, borne down by the gale,
Was I forgotten? Thy love cannot fail.
Fierce ’tho the billows may break over me,
Rock of my refuge, I’m clinging to Thee.
Refrain
Toiling and burdened, I faint by the way;
Grant me, my Father, but strength as my day;
Help me to trust Thee, my Savior and friend;
Sure Thou art with me e’en down to the end.
Refrain