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Text:Jesus Never Forsakes
Author:Charlotte G. Homer
Tune:[Deep in my heart, like a river]
Composer:B. D. Ackley

32. Jesus Never Forsakes

1 Deep in my heart, like a river,
Flows the assurance divine
That Jesus, the Savior of sinners,
Is now and forever mine.

Refrain:
Jesus will never forsake me,
My trials and strength He knows;
Safely He’ll guide me,
Surely will hide me
From ever the last of foes.

2 Though I may often forget Him,
Often be selfish and blind,
He never will leave me to perish,
So patient is He, and kind. [Refrain]

3 Friends I call dearest may fail me,
Yet He is ever the same;
He comes to my rescue whenever
I call on His blessed name. [Refrain]

4 Why should I fear for the morrow,
When He is mindful of me,
Or why should I tremble at sorrow,
With such a defense as He? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Deep in my heart, like a river
Title: Jesus Never Forsakes
Author: Charlotte G. Homer
Refrain First Line: Jesus will never forsake me
Publication Date: 1917
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Deep in my heart, like a river]
Composer: B. D. Ackley
Notes: Public Domain.



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