The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12126

12126. Ever Near

1 Ever near my Savior’s side
Would I linger night and day;
He alone shall be my guide
Thro’ life’s rough and thorny way.

Refrain:
Ever near, ever near,
Dearest Savior, ever near,
Thou art now the Living Way,
Near Thee ever let me stay.

2 Tho’ the night be dark and drear,
And no ray of light I see,
I’ll press on if He is near
To uphold and comfort me. [Refrain]

3 When the cheerful light of day
Raises hope and makes me strong,
Still I would beside Him stay,
Lift to Him my thankful song. [Refrain]

4 Shades of death I will not fear,
Jesus lights the darkest way;
And I know He will be near
Till I reach the perfect day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Ever near my Savior’s side
• Title: Ever Near
• Author: Ellen M. Hastings
• Refrain First Line: Ever near, ever near
• Meter: 77.77.67.77
• Language: English
• Source: Brightest and Best, by Lowry & W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1875)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PACIFICA
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1875)
• Meter: 77.77.67.77
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain