Scripture Verse

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

Introduction

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James Rowe (1865–1933)

Words: James Rowe, in The Light­house in Gos­pel Song, ed­it­ed by John D. Pat­ton (Bir­ming­ham, Ala­ba­ma: John D. Pat­ton, 1910).

Music: Po­mo­na James P. Den­ton, Sr., 1913 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

Lyrics

Wonderful Je­sus! glo­ri­ous friend!
He will be with me unto the end,
Cheering, upholding, keeping me strong,
Fearless and loyal, shielding from wrong.

Refrain

Wonderful Je­sus! marvelous King!
Ever His praise my spirit shall sing;
When I behold His glorified face,
How I shall praise His wonderful grace!

Wonderful Je­sus! showing the way
Into the blessèd kingdom of day;
Guiding my footsteps, holding control,
Making me happy, keeping me whole.

Refrain

Wonderful Je­sus! all thro’ the night
He will enfold me, giving me light;
Then when the morning breaks on the shore,
This He will whisper, Mine ev­er­more.

Refrain