The Evergreen ‎#96

96. I Am Never Lonely

1 Tell me, little Harebell,
Are you lonely here,
Blooming in the shadow,
On this rock so drear?
Clinging to this earth-bit,
As if in mid-air,
With your sweet face to me,
Looking strangely fair?

Chorus:
I am never lonely,
Why should I despair,
God is ever with me,
God is everywhere.

2 Are you never weary
Of this darksome mold,
Where no sunlight falleth,
Where 'tis bleak and cold?
Why you look so happy,
Sure I cannot tell,
I would learn thy secret,
Pretty, bright Harebell. [Chorus]

3 Answered then the wildflower,
Nodding low its head!
"Tho' this spot seems dreary,
Tho' the sunlight's fled,
Know that I'm not lonely,
That I ne'er despair;
God is in the shadow;
God is everywhere!" [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tell me, little Harebell
• Title: I Am Never Lonely
• Author: Anna Cleaves
• Refrain First Line: I am never lonely
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Tell me, little Harebell]
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Incipit: 54553 12171 25455
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.