When I am near to You, what light
You shine eternally
Your light reveals where I should go
At night it stays with me
When I am near to You, what awe
I see that I am naught
But simple clay, a vessel small
Which He, the potter, wrought
When I am near to You, what tears
Of healing and release
What gladness to surrender all
And to be filled with peace
When I am near to You, what peace
You wipe away all tears
I feel Your eyes, intent on me
You cast away all fears
When I am near to You, what rest
I dwell beneath Your wing
Your shelter over me is love
Within Your tent I sing
When I am near to You, what truth
You show me, and I see
I see my failures, see Your grace
See all You did for me
When I am near to You, what love
Incomparable and whole
It wraps around me like a cloak
Brings comfort to my soul
When I am near to You, what strength
At once all doubts dissolve
I know my King will fight for me
And strengthen my resolve
When I am near to You, what faith
I know You never fail
Your faithfulness seems tangible
It always will prevail
When I am near to You, what help
You give amidst distress
You bring me through the trying times
To cleanse me, and to bless
When I am near to You, what might
We have the victory
No weapon formed against me stands
For You abide in me
When I am near to You, what grace
You hold me in Your hand
Your grace is more than all the things
I cannot understand
When I am near to You, what hope
What confidence is mine
Whatever comes, the good and bad
Shall be for Your design
When I am near to You, what joy
At once, I do not care
Where I must go throughout my life
As long as You are there
When I am near to You, what words
Of wisdom I receive
Your words of love, Your promises
I stand on, and believe
When I am near to You, what trust
I suddenly am bold
Since birth Your hands have carried me
And still, till I am old
When I am near to You, what glee
My heart at once is free
Your presence is my hiding place
And where I long to be
When I am near to You, what life
What friendship dear and true
And I shall serve here at Your feet
Forever near to You
