Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In the garden, boldly, Peter would have fought Refrain First Line: I would stand forever Lyrics: 1 In the garden, boldly, Peter would have fought; Now he answers coldly, Nay, I know Him not. Refrain: I would stand forever near my Savior’s side, Lest to glory yonder I should be denied. 2 Tho’ life’s stony pathway be with dangers fraught, Let my ... Used With Tune: MALDIVES Text Sources: The Prize by George F. Root (Chicago: Root & Cady, 1870)
Peter's Denial