Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Recorded by Emmaus Music: youtube.com/@EmmausMusic​​​​​
The instrumental version of this beautiful hymn can be found here: youtu.be/eib817oaugU

© John Glynn

Lyrics:
I watch the sunrise lighting the sky
Casting its shadows near.
And on this morning,
bright though it be,
I feel those shadows near me

For you are always close to me
following all my ways.
May I be always close to you
following all Your ways, Lord

I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds
Warming the earth below.
And at the midday life seems to say:
'I feel your brightness near me'.

But you are always close to me
Following all me ways
May I be always close to you
following all Your ways, Lord

I watch the sunset fading away,
lighting the clouds with sleep.
And as the evening closes its eyes
I feel your presence near me.

But you are always close to me ....

I watch the moonlight guarding the night,
waiting till morning comes.
The air is silent, earth is at rest.
Only your peace is near me.

Yes you are always close to me ....

#Jesus
#hope
#funeral

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