When the world is brightest,
and our hearts are lighest,
bless�d Jesus, hear us!
Let thy hand be near us!

When life's scene is shaded,
all its bright hopes faded,
bless�d Jesus, hear us!
Light of heaven, be near us!

When with blessings sated,
or by praise elated,
bless�d Jesus, hear us!
Let thy cross be near us!

When our foes surround us,
while our sins have bound us,
bless�d Jesus, hear us!
Let thy help be near us!

When the night of sorrow,
makes us dread tomorrow,
bless�d Jesus, hear us!
Light of heaven, be near us!