Scripture Verse

I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

Introduction

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Theodore E. Perkins (1831–1912)

Words: Ar­thur T. Pier­son, in Cal­va­ry Songs, ed­it­ed by Charles S. Ro­bin­son & Theo­dore Per­kins (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Am­er­ican Sun­day School Un­ion, 1875), page 108.

Music: Chi­hua­hua Theo­dore E. Per­kins, 1875 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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Arthur T. Pierson (1837–1911)

Lyrics

When my sins like mountains rise,
Savior, be Thou near me;
Wipe the tears from weeping eyes,
Comfort Thou and cheer me.

Refrain

Give me peace, give me peace,
Then shall nothing grieve me;
Help me trust Thy gracious word:
I will ne­ver leave thee.

When, like gold in furnace tried,
Thou shalt purge and prove me,
With my Sav­ior at my side,
Sorrows shall not move me.

Refrain

When I tread the vale of death,
Let not fears confound me;
May I yield my dying breath,
With Thine arms around me.

Refrain