Lyrics
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...
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Meaning & Inspiration
The garden imagery presents a quiet place of fellowship where the singer recognizes Christ as present. His voice, company, and assurance turn solitude into joy. The repeated claim that the Son of God walks, talks, and calls the singer His own gives the hymn its emotional center. The song does not depend on a dramatic public scene; it finds devotion in attentive conversation with Christ.
The emphasis on hearing His voice and belonging to Him echoes the description by Jesus of His sheep as those who hear His voice and follow Him. The joy shared in the garden also fits His teaching that His joy may remain in His disciples. Together, these images express closeness, belonging, and a joy that others cannot fully replicate. The garden serves less as a geographical setting than as a devotional picture of communion with Christ, sustained by His words and the assurance of being known as His own.
Related Scripture
- John 10:27-28 Jesus says His sheep hear His voice, follow Him, and receive eternal life from Him.
- John 15:11 Jesus connects abiding in His love with the fullness of His joy.