The New English Hymnal ‎#278

278. Christ be with me, Christ within me

1 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.

2 Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all who love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ be with me, Christ within me
• Translator: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95
• Meter: 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion
• Source: St. Patrick's Breastplate
• Notes: See 159

Tune Information

• Name: GARTAN
• Composer (attributed to): J. Mease of Fresford, Donegal
• Meter: 88 88
• Key: G Major
• Source: Petrie Collection of Irish Music edited by C. V. Stanford, 1852-1924