Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Matthew 28:20
Words: Mollie Carruthers, in The Century Gospel Songs, edited by Peter Bilhorn (Chicago, Illinois: Bilhorn Brothers, 1901), number 121. This seems to be an adaptation of Never Alone, by Ludie D. Pickett, 1897.
Music: Arranged by Peter P. Bilhorn (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Carruthers’ full name, or where to get a good photo of her (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Lo! I am with you alway,
Even unto the end;
When you are sad and weary,
I will My comfort send.
When on the path before you
Shadows of sorrow lie,
Then I will send My sunshine,
Then will I heed your cry.
Refrain
No, never alone, no, never alone;
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.
No, never alone, no, never alone;
He promised never to leave me,
Never to leave me alone.
Lo! I am with you alway,
Unto the end of life;
When with your sins in conflict,
When in the storm of strife.
Days of your joy and gladness,
I will rejoice to see;
Ever in dark temptation,
I will your Savior be.
Refrain
Lo! I am with you alway,
E’en to the end of time;
When in your welcome chorus
Voices of angels chime;
When in My Father’s mansions,
Over the silent sea,
I who have shared your sorrow
Give you a home with Me.
Refrain