The Church Hymnal ‎#626

626. Dear Jesus, ever at my side

1 Dear Jesus, ever at my side,
How loving Thou must be,
To leave Thy home in heaven to guard
A little child like me.

2 I cannot feel Thee touch my hand,
With pressure light and mild,
To check me as my mother did,
When I was but a child:

3 But I have felt Thee in my thoughts,
Rebuking sin for me;
And when my heart loves God, I know
The sweetness is from Thee.

4 And when, dear Saviour, I kneel down,
Morning and night in prayer,
Something there is within my heart
Which tells me Thou art there.

5 Yes, when I pray, Thou prayest too:
Thy prayer is all for me;
But when I sleep, Thou sleepest not,
But watchest patiently.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Jesus, ever at my side
• Author: F. W. Faber
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life

Tune Information

• Name: FERNSHAW
• Composer: J. Booth
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal