Songs of Summerland ‎#198

198. God is Not Far Away

1 When boist’rous winds are blowing
And storms are raging sore,
I look beyond the tempest,
Above the ocean’s roar.
The face of my Beloved
Bends o’er me while I pray;
He speaks in tones of kindness,
God is not far away.

Refrain:
God is not far away,
God is not far away;
And watching o’er His child,
He hears me when I pray.

2 The path beset with dangers
I will no longer fear;
My Shield and my Protector
Unseen is standing near.
He keeps my feet from stumbling,
I shall not go astray;
Almighty to deliver,
God is not far away. [Refrain]

3 Alone I need not wander
Thru this dark land of woe;
The Angel of His presence
Attends where’er I go.
O’er mountain steep or valley
Where’er my steps may stray,
I hear a kind voice whisper,
God is not far away. [Refrain]

4 And when I cross the river
And reach the vernal shore,
Forever and forever
His name I will adore.
Then in a glorious mansion
Of everlasting day,
Rejoicing in His presence,
God is not far away. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When boist'rous winds are blowing
• Title: God is Not Far Away
• Author: Thoro Harris
• Refrain First Line: God is not far away
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1943
• Copyright: 1926, by Thoro Harris
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When boisterous winds are blowing]
• Copyright: 1926, by Thoro Harris
• Notes: Now Public Domain.