Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) ‎#60

60. Never Alone

1 I have seen the lightning flashing,
And heard the thunder roll,
I have felt sin’s breakers dashing,
Trying to conquer my soul;
But I heard the voice of my Saviour
Telling me still to fight on;
And He promis'd never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.

Refrain:
No, never alone,
No, never alone,
He has promis'd never to leave me,
Never, mo never alone.

2 When this world's winds are blowing
Temptations sharp and keen,
I feel a peace in knowing
My Saviour stands between:
Stands to shield me from danger
When earthly friends are gone;
For He promis'd never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone. [Refrain]

3 When in affliction’s dark valley
There treading the footpaths of care,
My Saviour helps me to carry
My cross, when heavy to bear;
When my feet are entangled with briers,
Of sin to tumble me down,
My Saviour then whispers this promise,
"I never will leave thee alone." [Refrain]

4 For me he died on the mountain,
For me they pierc'd His side;
For me He opened the fountain,
The crimson blood, sin-cleansing tide;
For me He is pleading in heaven,
From whence He will come for His own;
He'll remember me then, for He's promis'd
Never to leave me alone. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have seen the lightning flashing
• Title: Never Alone
• Refrain First Line: No, never alone
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897
• Source: As sung by S. G. Neal

Tune Information

• Name: [I have seen the lightning flashing]
• Arranger: F. A. Blackmer
• Incipit: 33332 32515 56554
• Key: D Major