The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2938

2938. I'm Not Alone

1. When darkening shadow ’round me falls,
And light and hope seem gone,
There is one thought my heart upholds;
It is, I’m not alone.

Refrain
No, never alone, Jesus’ followers be;
He’s ever near, why should we fear?
Our Guide and Hope is He.

2. His eye can pierce the darkest cloud,
His arm all danger stay;
He waits for neither look nor word,
Our troubles to allay. [Refrain]

3. When sorrows come with crushing blow,
O’er my defenseless head;
I tremble not, for well I know
Who by my side doth tread. [Refrain]

4. So, cheerfully I’ll travel on
Through life’s dark, thorny way;
I’ll fear no ill, I’m not alone
While Jesus is my stay. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When darkening shadow 'round me falls
• Title: I'm Not Alone
• Author: Mary B. Peck (1889)
• Refrain First Line: No, never alone, Jesus' followers be
• Language: English
• Source: Sowing and Reaping, by John H. Kurzenknabe (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: J. H. Kurzenknabe & Sons, 1889), number 109
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [When darkening shadow 'round me falls]
• Composer: John H. Kurzenknabe
• Incipit: 55112 32111 12165
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain