Jesus Only

Jesus only, when the morning

Author: Elias Nason
Published in 61 hymnals

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1 Jesus only, when the morning
Beams upon the path I tread;
Jesus only, when the darkness
Gathers round my weary head.

Refrain:
Jesus only, Jesus only,
He is near me day by day;
Jesus only, Jesus only,
He goes with me all the way.

2 Jesus only, when the billows
Cold and sullen o’er me roll;
Jesus only, when the trumpet
Rends the tomb and wakes the soul. [Refrain]

3 Jesus only, singing, praising,
Saints their crowns before Him bring;
Jesus only, I will joyous,
Thro’ eternal ages sing. [Refrain]

Source: Honey Out of the Rock: a compilation of sacred songs and hymns for use in gospel meetings and other religious services #37

Author: Elias Nason

Nason, Elias, a Congregational minister, lecturer, and writer, was born at Wrentham, Massachusetts, April 21, 1811, and was educated at Brown University, where he graduated in 1835. He was a teacher in Georgia for some time, and from 1840 to 1849 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Subsequently he entered the Congregational ministry. He is the author of several biographies. In 1855 he published Songs for the School Room; in 1857 his Congregational Hymn Book; and in 1863, in conjunction with Dr. Edward Kirk, Songs for Social and Public Worship. His hymn, "Jesus only, when the morning " (Jesus always), was written at Natick, Massachusetts, about 1856, and was published with music by the author in the Boston Wellspring. [Rev. F. M. Bird, M.A.]… Go to person page >

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First Line: Jesus only, when the morning
Title: Jesus Only
Author: Elias Nason
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus only, Jesus only
Copyright: Public Domain

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