African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#494

494. In the Garden

1 I come to the garden alone,
While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.

Refrain:
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.

2 He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing. [Refrain]

3 I'd stay in the garden with Him
Though the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go - through the voice of woe,
His voice to me is calling. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I come to the garden alone
• Title: In the Garden
• Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946
• Refrain First Line: And he walks with me and He talks with me
• Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Genesis 3:8
• Topic: Fellowship: with God; God: Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ: Our Love For Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: GARDEN
• Composer: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946
• Meter: 8 9 10 7 with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major