When no kind earthly friend is near.
With gentle words my heart to cheer,
Still is one with my Saviour dear,
Alone, yet not alone.
Though no loved forms my path attend,
With tender looks our will to bend,
Yet am I with unseen friend,
Alone, yet not alone.
When sorely racked with pain and grief,
Here can I find a sure relief,
And I rejoice in the belief,
Alone, yet not alone.
‘Tis on His strength that I rely,
And doubts and fears at once defy,
So happy, so content am I—
Alone, yet not alone.
E’en when with friends my lot is cast
And words of love are flowing fast,
Still am I, when whose ones are past
Alone, yet not alone.
What e’er may now to me betide,
I have a place wherein to hide,
By faith, ‘tis at His blessed side—
Alone, yet not alone.