I Watch the Sunrise | John Glynn | Hymn of Hope | Emmaus Music

© 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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This beautiful hymn has become popular at funerals, including the funerals of my mother, father and aunt. I dedicate this hymn to them - to Edith, David to Jill Byrne.
Please feel free to add your own dedications below and we will remember them all in prayer.

[tc]

May their souls Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory. Keep up your blessed and blessing work. 🇮🇪

[aidengallacher]

Love this would use be able to sing all that I am all that I do offertory hymn thanks 🙏 🥰

[jimduffy]

I've just heard this beautiful hymn sung at the great Bertie Aulds, funeral mass, Bertie was a well loved Celtic footballer 🙏🙏🇮🇪🇮🇪

[URCDigitalWorship]

Might I use this lovely recording in an online service of the United Reformed Church? We have the requisite licences and would, of course, credit you in the Order of Service. Many thanks, Andy Braunston