I Must Have The Saviour With Me Lyrics
Lyrics
I must have the Saviour with me,
For I dare not walk alone;
I must feel His presence near me,
And His arm around me thrown.
Then my soul shall fear no ill,
Let Him lead me where He will,
I will go without a murmur,
And His footsteps follow still.
I must have the Saviour with me,
For my faith, at best, is weak;
He can whisper words of comfort
That no other voice can speak.
Then my soul shall fear no ill,
Let Him lead me where He will,
I will go without a murmur,
And His footsteps follow still.
I must have the Saviour with me,
In the onward march of life,
Through the tempest and the sunshine,
Through the battle and the strife.
Then my soul shall fear no ill,
Let Him lead me where He will,
I will go without a murmur,
And His footsteps follow still.
I must have the Saviour with me,
And His eye the way must guide,
Till I reach the vale of Jordan,
Till I cross the rolling tide
Then my soul shall fear no ill,
Let Him lead me where He will,
I will go without a murmur,
And His footsteps follow still.
I MUST HAVE THE SAVIOR WITH ME/FOR I DARE NOT WALK ALONE - I MUST FEEL HIS PRESENCE- Gloria Bailey
Song Information
- Artist
- Gloria Bailey
- Released
- September 17, 2014
- Genre / Category
- hymns
- Views
- 28,465
Written by Eliza E. Hewitt in 1892, this classic hymn emphasizes the believer's total dependence on Christ for guidance and security. The lyrics articulate a candid admission of human frailty, acknowledging that faith is often weak and the path of life unpredictable. By framing the Christian life as an "onward march," Hewitt highlights the need for constant companionship through both "tempest and sunshine."
### Scriptural Foundations
The hymn draws heavily on the imagery of Psalm 23, particularly the confidence that one need not fear evil because the Shepherd is present. The reference to the "vale of Jordan" serves as a metaphor for death, expressing a hope that Christ’s guidance continues until the final transition into eternity. Musically, the composition is often paired with John R. Sweney’s tune, which supports the steady, marching cadence of the text. It remains a staple in congregational worship for moments focusing on surrender, divine providence, and the assurance of God's sustaining grace throughout life's varied seasons.