I’ve seen the lightning flashing

lyricist: Ludie Carrington Day Pickett

I’ve seen the lightning flashing

And heard the thunder roll;

I’ve felt sin’s breakers dashing

Trying to conquer my soul;

I’ve heard the voice of Jesus

Telling me still to fight on;

He promised never to leave me

Never to leave me alone.

No

never alone

No

never alone

He promised never to leave me

Never to leave me alone;

No

never alone

No

never alone

He promised never to leave me

Never to leave me alone.

The world’s fierce winds are blowing

Temptations are sharp and keen;

I feel a peace in knowing

My Savior stands between;

He stands to shield me from danger

When earthly friends are gone

He promised never to leave me

Never to leave me alone.

When in affliction’s valley

I’m treading the road of care

My Savior helps me to carry

My cross when heavy to bear;

My feet entangled with briars

Ready to cast me down;

My Savior whispered His promise

Never to leave me alone.

He died for me on the mountain

For me they pierced His side

For me He opened that fountain

The crimson

cleansing tide;

For me He waiteth in glory

Seated upon His throne;

He promised never to leave me

Never to leave me alone.

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