And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; (John 14:16)
Words: Herbert Buffum (1879-1939), written 1922
Music: Doc M. Shanks
I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the hand of God in all my life I see.
And the reason of my bliss,
Yes, the secret all is this:
That the Comforter abides with me.
Long-billed Corella by Birdway (Australia)
Refrain
He abides, He abides.
Hallelujah, He abides with me!
I’m rejoicing night and day
As I walk the narrow way,
For the Comforter abides with me.
Once my heart was full of sin,
Once I had no peace within,
Till I heard how Jesus died upon the tree.
Then I fell down at His feet,
And there came a peace so sweet.
Now the Comforter abides with me.
Refrain
He is with me everywhere,
And He knows my ev’ry care;
I’m as happy as a bird and just as free.
For the Spirit has control;
Jesus satisfies my soul,
Since the Comforter abides with me.
Australian Hobby by Ian Montgomery
Refrain
There’s no thirsting for the things
Of the world—they’ve taken wings.
Long ago I gave them up, and instantly
All my night was turned to day,
All my burdens rolled away.
Now the Comforter abides with me.
Refrain
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Your blog is so informative … keep up the good work!!!!
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I was singing right along with your lyrics. I truly love these posts about finding members of God’s creation in hymns and the Bible. Thank you very much!
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