Common Praise (1998) ‎#538

538. Nearer, My God, to Thee

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee
• Title: Nearer, My God, to Thee
• Author: Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848
• Meter: 64 64 66 64
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:10-22
  ;
  Matthew 10:24-39
  ;
  Luke 9:18-27
  ;
  Romans 13:8-14
• Topic: Jacob; Pilgrimage; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: EXCELSIOR
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 64 64 66 64
• Key: G Major