Though sin and self have marked my way
Though from Thy side too oft I stray
I cannot leave Thy care
Wherever I may be
Oh Love that first loved me
Thy love is there
And He is here, My Lord is near
His presence real, His touch I feel, His voice I hear
His love shines in, all doubts disappear
I live again when He is near
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I long to know Thy love divine
Thy power real, and really mine
Thy presence as before
To see each stronghold fall
To know that Thou art all
My life, and more
And He is here, My Lord is near
His presence real, His touch I feel, His voice I hear
His love shines in, all doubts disappear
I live again when He is near
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A tree that grows in barren lands
A stream that flows through desert sands
Thy presence is to me
Through darkest night, a song
The golden light at dawn
Thou art to me
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Oh, Thou the One my soul loves best
Within Thine arms I find my rest
And here I would abide
My heart so close to Thine
Thy presence ever mine
So near Thy side
And He is here, My Lord is near
His presence real, His touch I feel, His voice I hear
His love shines in, all doubts disappear
I live again when He is near
I live again when He is near