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MY

Y Saviour, be Thou near me
When I lie down to sleep,
And safe from every danger
My soul and body keep.
With Thee there is no darkness,
The light it shineth still;
My Saviour, be Thou near me,
And I will fear no ill.

2 My Saviour, be Thou near me
When Satan doth assail,
To strengthen and protect me,
That he may not prevail.
When sorrows come upon me,
And days are dark and sad,
My Saviour, be Thou near me,
And I shall still be glad.

3 My Saviour, be Thou near me,
In sickness and in pain,
To teach my spirit patience,
To make my sorrow gain.
When heart and flesh are failing,
Receive my parting breath;
My Saviour, be Thou near me
To comfort me in death.

4 And then, for ever near Thee,
Safe in that happy place
Where angels sing Thy praises,
And saints behold Thy face,
My joy shall be Thy presence,-
Yes, this my heaven will be,
My Saviour will be near me
Through all eternity.