Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, JESUS IS NEAR, by ROBERT CASSIE WATERSTON


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First Line: In darkest hours I hear a voice
Last Line: With jesus near!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


In darkest hours I hear a voice,
Which comes my saddened heart to cheer,
Saying in tones of love, "Rejoice!
Jesus is near!"

In times of trial and dismay,
Through the dark gloom of doubt and fear,
There breaks a light, like dawning day--
"Jesus is near!"

When years autumnal tokens bring,
And fading hopes seem dry and sear,
Then bursts a bloom, like second spring--
"Jesus is near!"

Thus, when at length the veil shall rise,
Will my enfranchised spirit hear,
From angel voices through the skies--
"Jesus is near!"

Not far away, but close at hand,
A constant friend, most true and dear;
Gladly I follow Heaven's command,
With Jesus near!





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