The New Praiseworthy ‎#15

15. Your Best Friend is Always Near

1 When the shadows 'round you gather,
When the day is long and drear,
In the morning, or at midnight,
Your best Friend is always near.

Refrain:
Always near, always near,
(He is always near, He is always near,)
Your best Friend is always near;
In your gladness, in your sadness,
Your best Friend is always near.

2 When your courage almost fails you,
When you need a word of cheer,
There is One who will not leave you:
Your best Friend is always near. [Refrain]

3 When your fondest hopes have perished,
when so freely falls the tear,
He who knows and feels your sorrow -
Your best Friend - is always near. [Refrain]

4 When the valley of the shadow
You are treading, do not fear;
One there is who will go with you:
Your best Friend is always near. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When the shadows 'round you gather
• Title: Your Best Friend is Always Near
• Author: Isabel C. Allam
• Refrain First Line: Always near, always near
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Copyright: Copyright, 1916, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the shadows round you gather]
• Composer: E. O. Excell
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1916, by E.O. Excell. Words and Music.