This is the second song called “Here I Am” and is 64 in As One Voice: The Next Generation. This one is by Tom Booth and in this case we are singing as God rather as ourselves as we were in Tony Alonso’s song. This is another quiet reflective song and is much easier to sing than its namesake. As a song about the presence of God in our midst, I see no reason it could not be used as a communion song.
The sheet music can be purchased for download at spiritandsong.
Refrain
Here I am, standing right beside you.
Here I am; do not be afraid.
Here I am, waiting like a lover.
I am here; here I am.Verse 1.
Do not fear when the tempter calls you.
Do not fear even though you fall.
Do not fear, I have conquered evil.
Do not fear, never be afraid.Refrain
Verse 2.
I am here in the face of ev’ry child.
I am here in ev’ry warm embrace.
I am here with tenderness and mercy.
Here I am; I am here.Refrain
Verse 3.
I am here in the midst of ev’ry trial.
I am here in the face of despair.
I am here when pardoning your brother.
Here I am, I am here.Refrain
I am here; here I am.
© Cristo Music 1996.
Beautiful!
This song always brings me close to God.
I Feel humble and loved by God .
Congratulations to Tom Booth for writing this inspiring hymn.
Marcia
WE WILL BE SINGING THIS SONG THIS COMING APRIL 23. COULD I ASK THE CHORDS/GUITAR CHORDS IF IT IS NOT A DISTURBANCE IN YOU? THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT CONSIDERATION AND HELP.
G’Day Lilia.
You can purchase this song for download for $US2.10 from OCP here:
https://www.ocp.org/en-us/songs/16163
They even give you a preview to make sure you can handle the chords:
https://dh8zy5a1i9xe5.cloudfront.net/shared/pdf/preview/30100358.pdf
When it is made this easy it would be a shame to break copyright law.
cheers
Geoff
This hymm touched me so deeply recently, when I first heard it in church. I took in every word as it was meant to answer my painful cry for help. I shall always hear these words knowing like no other.
Thank you Tom Booth, it’s simply amazing.