Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Matching Instances: 3 Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a]
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
[Verse 6 is at #639a] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: GARTAN
Christ be with me, Christ within me