When Jesus No Longer Stands Preciously Nigh

When Jesus no longer stands preciously nigh,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

I look to the Rock that is higher than I,

And peace, wondrous peace floods my soul.

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Jesus satisfies, Jesus satisfies;

Clouds at His presence roll away;

Jesus satisfies, Jesus satisfies;

His glory turns my darkness into day.

The sun may be shining on fields bright and gay,

With springtime perfumes in the breeze;

Yet, life without Jesus is winter in May,

Without Him no prospect can please.

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If living like Paul all victorious and free,

Tho' beaten while multitudes stare;

Tho' put behind bars 'twould be heaven to me,

For Jesus will dwell with me there.

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If faithful in standing for what I believe

Brings scoffing and fire, I can dare

To laugh in the furnace where I am to burn,

For Jesus will dwell with me there.

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