The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2222

2222. He Abides

1. I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the hand of God in all my life I see.
And the reason of my bliss,
Yes, the secret all is this:
That the Comforter abides with me.

Refrain
He abides, He abides.
Hallelujah, He abides with me!
I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the Comforter abides with me.

2. Once my heart was full of sin,
Once I had no peace within,
Till I heard how Jesus died upon the tree.
Then I fell down at His feet,
And there came a peace so sweet.
Now the Comforter abides with me. [Refrain]

3. He is with me everywhere,
And He knows my ev’ry care;
I’m as happy as a bird and just as free.
For the Spirit has control;
Jesus satisfies my soul,
Since the Comforter abides with me. [Refrain]

4. There’s no thirsting for the things
Of the world—they’ve taken wings.
Long ago I gave them up, and instantly
All my night was turned to day,
All my burdens rolled away.
Now the Comforter abides with me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I'm rejoicing night and day
• Title: He Abides
• Author: Herbert Buffum (1922)
• Refrain First Line: He abides, He abides
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I'm rejoicing night and day]
• Composer: Doc McKinley Shanks
• Incipit: 55171 23232 66566
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain