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62. Never Alone

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

Refrain:
No, never alone,
No, never alone,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.

2 The world’s fierce winds are blowing,
Temptation’s sharp and keen,
I have a peace in knowing
My Savior stands between—
He stands to shield me from danger,
When earthly friends are gone,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone. [Refrain]

3 When in affliction’s valley
I’m treading the road of care,
My Savior helps me to carry
My cross when heavy to bear,
Though all around me is darkness,
Earthly joys all flown;
My Savior whispers His promise,
“I never will leave thee alone.” [Refrain]

4 He died for me on the mountain,
For me they pierced His side,
For me He opened the fountain,
The crimson, cleansing tide;
For me He’s waiting in glory,
Seated upon His throne,
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I've seen the lightning flashing
Title: Never Alone
Author: Ludie D. Pickett (1897)
Refrain First Line: No, never alone
Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.7 R
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Never_Alone); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (489)
Tune Information
Name: [I've seen the lightning flashing]
Composer: Unknown
Arranger: Baylus B. McKinney
Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.7 R
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Never_Alone); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/n/e/neveralo.htm); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (489)



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