Great Tabernacle Hymns ‎#136

136. I Want My Savior Near Me

1 I want my Savior near me with his hand in mine,
I need his presence all along the way,
Each day be walking with him having fellowship divine,
I want to be near Jesus ev’ry day.

Chorus:
I want my Savior near me,
I need him ev’ry hour;
I want my Savior near me,
I need His saving pow’r.

2 I want my Savior near me when the trials come,
To know that he is standing at my side,
To feel his arm about me and to know I’m not alone,
I want to be near him and there abide. [Chorus]

3 I want my Savior near me when I’m tempted sore,
I need the touch of strength to keep me pure;
Each day I feel I need his presence near me more and more,
With him I know I’m happy and secure. [Chorus]

4 I want my Savior near me when life’s evening comes,
The brittle thread of life about to break,
To hear him whisper sweetly as I leave my earthly home,
“Lo, I am with thee and will not forsake.” [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I want my Savior near me with his hand in mine
• Title: I Want My Savior Near Me
• Author: C. F. W.
• Refrain First Line: I want my Savior near me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I want my Savior near me with his hand in mine]
• Composer: C. F. Weigele
• Notes: Public Domain.