The Celebration Hymnal ‎#567

567. Nearer, Still Nearer

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;
Thro' endless ages ever to be
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee;
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
• Title: Nearer, Still Nearer
• Author: Lelia N. Morris
• Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Aspiration and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: MORRIS
• Composer: Lelia N. Morris
• Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
• Key: D♭ Major