If Thou Art Near Lyrics

If Thou Art Near lyrics

If Thou art near when life is closing

All joyful shall I fall asleep,

Be Thou with me as I awaken,

And claim my soul when I arise

If
Thou art near when life is closing,

All joyful shall I fall asleep,

Ah, how serene, were thus my passing,

Thy tender hand upraised in
blessing

Would sanctify my slumber deep

Be Thou with me, as I
awaken

And claim my soul when I arise