A beautiful, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mark R. Fotheringham.

YouTube video: When Thou Art Near, hymn

Text:
When Thou art here with me, I hold no fear.
Darkness and doubt depart when Thou art near.
Though I have troubles that may not depart,
When Thou art with me, Thy strength fills my heart.
Oh, when thou art with me, strength fills my heart.

When Thou art close to me, I feel thy love.
Praying, I feel Thy voice come from above.
If I should wander away from Thy fold,
Gather me in and protect me from cold.
Oh, gather me in, protect me from cold.

When Thou art by my side, faith starts to grow.
Thy Word becomes a friend, Thy laws to know.
In Thy commandments, my pathway is clear.
Confidence fills my heart when Thou art near.
Oh, confidence fills my heart with Thee near.