1 Hush'd be my murmurings, let cares depart,
Jesus is near me to cheer my heart;
He's near to help me whilst life's hours remain
He speaks to cheer me in toil and in pain.
He speaks to cheer me in toil and in pain.
Chorus:
Gentle angels near me glide,
Hopes of glory 'round me 'bide.
And there lingers by my side,
A Saviour, a Saviour, a Saviour ever near,
A Saviour, a Saviour, a Saviour ever near.
2 Why should I languish--why should I fear?
In sorrow and anguish He's ever near:
Sleeping or waking--in pleasure or pain,
Roaming or resting, He'll near me remain. [Chorus]
3 Scenes that will vanish, smile on me now,
Joys of a moment play round my brow,
But soon in heaven He'll meet me again,
There'll end my sorrow, and there'll end my pain. [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Hush'd be my murmurings, let cares depart |
| Refrain First Line: | Gentle angels near me glide |
| Publication Date: | 1865 |
| Notes: | Public Domain |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | A SAVIOUR EVER NEAR |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | From the Oriola," by permission |