You Are Near

When waters of sorrow

Bring tears that overflow,

Your nearness is

Our unfading joy.

Though fiery trials

Burn away our dreams,

Your presence is

Our steadfast peace.

While our hearts are aching

And the storms keep on raging,

Your redeeming love is

Our evergreen hope.

In the depths of the valley

Your love lifts away our fear

Because you are near.

In the darkest night

You still shine Your light

Jesus Christ, our life,

Brought us near,

You are near, always near!