Thou Art Near

1O my God, thou blessed Saviour,
Thou art near when hope seems far;
Thou dost answer when I call thee,
In the night thou art my star.

2When the sorrows overtake me,
And the waves of grief roll high,
Thou dost speak in tones of comfort,
And my fears before thee fly.

3Blessed Jesus, I will trust thee,
For I know that thou art near;
In the darkness thou dost guide me,
And thy voice I always hear.

4When at last life's journey's ended,
And I cross the narrow sea,
Thou wilt be my faithful pilot,
And will bring me safe to thee.