In The Garden

In The Garden

By: Charles Austin Miles

I come to the garden alone,

While the dew is still on the roses;

And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,

The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own,

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

He speaks, and the sound of His voice

Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;

And the melody that He gave to me

Within my heart is ringing.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own,

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

I'd stay in the garden with Him

Tho' the night around me be falling;

But He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe,

His voice to me is calling.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own,

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

While you read this post, you can listen to this beautiful song.

 

Charles Austin Miles was born on January 7, 1868 in Lakehurst, New Jersey. 

Charles Miles attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Pennsylvania. He abandoned his career as a pharmacist in 1892, and wrote his first Gospel song list, "Tis Jesus Voice". It was published by the Hall-Mack Company. For 37 years, Charles served as editor and manager at the Hall-Mack publishers. In his own words, Charles Miles said:

 

"It is as a writer of gospel songs I am proud to be known,

for in that way I may be of the most use to my Master,

whom I serve willingly although not as efficiently as is my desire."

 

"In the Garden" is just one of the few hymns Charles wrote:

"A New Name in Glory"

"Dwelling in Beulah Land"

"He Is Mine"

"If Jesus Goes with Me"

"I'm Going There"

"Look for Me!"

"Win Them One by One"

 

He wrote the music to the following hymns:

"Somebody's Praying for You"

"Still Sweeter Every Day"

"To Victory"

 

Charles Austin Miles died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 10, 1946.

Have a delightful week!

Yours truly in Christ,
Ashley

Hebrews 13:5 "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."