Author:		Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Musician:		Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876

God is always near me,
Hearing what I say,
Knowing all my thoughts and deeds,
All my work and play.

God is always near me;
In the darkest night
He can see me just the same
As by midday light.

God is always near me,
Though so young and small;
Not a look or word or thought,
But God knows it all.