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.
I’d stay in the garden with Him, Though the night around me be falling;
But He bids me go; thru the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.
Song Meaning
The hymn pictures a personal encounter with the risen Jesus in a garden and then the call to leave and follow Him.
Biblical Message
John 20:11–18 narrates Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Jesus near the garden. The hymn is a devotional imaginative retelling, not a verbatim account.
Reflection
The joy of meeting Christ leads back into the world when He calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “In The Garden”?
The hymn pictures a personal encounter with the risen Jesus in a garden and then the call to leave and follow Him.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
John 20:11–18 narrates Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Jesus near the garden. The hymn is a devotional imaginative retelling, not a verbatim account.
When can this song be used in worship?
An Easter or reflective traditional hymn.