1. Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart,
draw me, my Savior, so precious thou art.
Fold me, O fold me close to thy breast;
shelter me safe in that haven of rest,
shelter me safe in that haven of rest.
2. Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,
naught as an off’ring to Jesus my King—
only my sinful, now contrite heart;
grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart,
grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart.
3. Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be thine,
sin with its follies I gladly resign,
all of its pleasures, pomp, and its pride;
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
4. Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last,
till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
through endless ages, ever to be
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee,
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee.
NEARER, STILL NEARER
First Line:
Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart, draw me, my Savior, so precious thou art.
Songbook: Trinity Psalter Hymnal 2018
Page Number: 531
Song Key: D
Language: English
Authors: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
Tune Name: STILL NEARER
Composer: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
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