The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#314

314. In the Garden (I Come to the Garden Alone)

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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; thru 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 (I Come to the Garden Alone)
• Author: C. Austin Miles (1913)
• Refrain First Line: And he walks with me
• Meter: 89.557 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  John 20:11-18
• Topic: Christ's Gracious Life: Resurrection and Exaltation; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year: Easter; Christian Year: Ascension; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Love For; Joy

Tune Information

• Name: GARDEN
• Composer: C. Austin Miles (1913)
• Adapter: Charles H. Webb (1987)
• Meter: 89.557 with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House