if thou art near

if thou art near when life is closing

all joyful shall i fall asleep

be thou with me as i awaken

and claim my soul when i arise

if thou art near when life is closing

all joyful shall i fall asleep

ah

how serene

were thus my passing

thy tender hand upraised in blessing

would sanctify my slumber deep

be thou with me

as i awaken

and claim my soul when i arise.