In the Garden
Jeff & Sheri Easter Lyrics

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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.

And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.

Overall Meaning

Jeff & Sheri Easter's song "In the Garden" is a hymn that portrays a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The song is a metaphor for a garden, where the singer goes to meet Jesus. Gardening can be seen as a metaphor for personal growth, just as God uses nature to show us his love, and nature is a symbol of life and death. The song is particularly about finding comfort and peace in Jesus during difficult times. In the early hours of dawn, the singer walks to the garden where Jesus speaks to them in a gentle yet authoritative voice. The singer finds solace and a sense of belonging whenever Jesus tells them they are His own. Jesus gives them a melody in their heart that sings comfort, hope and joy despite the challenges of life. The Garden can also be symbolic for the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve fell and were separated from God. Through Jesus, we are reunited with our creator.

The song "In the Garden" was written by Charles Austin Miles in 1913, after a personal spiritual experience, where he heard the voice of Jesus calling him as he walked through a cemetery. He then created the lyrics and music that would shape the song. By 1929, the song was already among the most popular church hymns in America. During the World War 2, American soldiers sang "In the Garden" to find comfort as they left their families behind to fight in Europe. Many artists have covered the song, including Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Johnny Cash, and Alabama. The song has accumulated several award nominations and won the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year in 1987. Interesting fact, Elvis Presley’s version of the song was played at his funeral.

Based on a very simple structure, the chords for the song "In the Garden" are relatively easy to play. The chords for the song are G, C, D, and A7. The song format consists of three verses, and every phrase is repeated twice. The chorus is the same pattern throughout, as well, and brings the verses together. The chords are truly just a platform for the lyrics to shine and for the performer to communicate their own interpretation of the song. Even though it is a simple hymn, "In the Garden" proves that basic lyrics, a simple melody, and a heartfelt performance can create a powerful message.

The chords for "In the Garden" are:

Verse 1:
G D G
I come to the garden alone,
D G
While the dew is still on the roses,
Em B7 C G
And the voice I hear falling on my ear,
D G
The Son of God discloses.

Chorus:
G D G
And He walks with me,
D G
And He talks with me,
C G
And He tells me I am His own;
Em B7 C G
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
D G
None other has ever known.

Verse 2:
G D G
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
D G
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
Em B7 C G
And the melody that He gave to me
D G
Within my heart is ringing.

Chorus:
G D G
And He walks with me,
D G
And He talks with me,
C G
And He tells me I am His own;
Em B7 C G
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
D G
None other has ever known.

Verse 3:
G D G
I'd stay in the garden with Him
D G
Tho' the night around me be falling,
Em B7 C G
But He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe
D G
His voice to me is calling.

Chorus:
G D G
And He walks with me,
D G
And He talks with me,
C G
And He tells me I am His own;
Em B7 C G
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
D G
None other has ever known.

Line by Line Meaning

I come to the garden alone
I go by myself to the garden

While the dew is still on the roses
Early in the morning when the roses are still wet with dew

And the voice I hear falling on my ear
I hear a voice whispering in my ear

The Son of God discloses
It is the Son of God who is speaking

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

And He tells me I am His own;
He tells me that I am His

And the joy we share as we tarry there,
The happiness we have as we linger there

None other has ever known.
No one else has ever experienced this kind of joy

He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
When He speaks, His voice is so beautiful

Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
That it makes the birds stop singing

And the melody that He gave to me
The music He gave me