148. Ever is a Peril near Me

1 Ever is a peril near me,
Ever have I grace to cheer me,
Ever in my woes I sigh,
Ever see I Jesus nigh.

2 Ever do my sins upbraid me,
Ever Jesus comes to aid me,
Ever woes around me throng,
Ever am I full of song.

3 Now I seated am in gladness,
Now I fall and lie in sadness,
Often weary and distrest,
Ever find in Jesus rest.

4 Thus in grief linked to my gladness,
Sweet and bitter, joy and sadness,
Fill the cup that I must drain
In this life of joy and pain.

5 But, O Jesus, 'mid life's sadness,
Grant that faith's true joy and gladness,
Over sin and grief that quail,
Ever, ever may prevail.

Text Information
First Line: Ever is a peril near me
Title: Ever is a Peril near Me
Translator: C. Doving (1914)
Author: Thomas Kingo, 1634-1703
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: The Christian Life: Trust and Confidence
Tune Information
Name: ALDRIG ER JEG UDEN VAADE
Composer: A. P. Berggreen (ca. 1850)
Key: C Major



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