Scripture Verse

I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:20

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Mrs. Wynd­ham Heath­cote, in The Co­ro­na­tion Hym­nal, by Ado­ni­ram J. Gor­don & Ar­thur T. Pier­son (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Am­eri­can Bap­tist Pub­li­ca­tion So­ci­ety, 1895) (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Heath­cote (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Oft when the day is dreary,
Oft when the storm clouds lower,
Oft when my spirit’s weary—
Jesus imparts His power.

Refrain

Jesus is near, burdens to bear;
Weary one, Je­sus will help thee;
Jesus is near, burdens to bear;
His blood from sin doth cleanse thee.

He bids me tell my story,
Telling, He gives me rest;
And while my sorrows sharing,
Shelters me in His breast.

Refrain

Jesus, Thy heart is with me
All thro’ the darkest night,
As when the sun shines clearly
Making my pathway bright.

Refrain

Wondrous in love is Je­sus,
Sweet is the rest He gives;
Sharing in all my toiling,
While in my heart He lives.

Refrain