The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10444

10444. Closer, Lord, To Thee

1 Closer, Lord, to Thee I cling,
Closer still to Thee;
Safe beneath Thy sheltering wing,
I would ever be;
Rude the blast of doubt and sin,
Fierce assaults without, within,
Help me, Lord the battle win—
Closer, Lord, to Thee.

2 Closer yet, O Lord, my rock,
Refuge of my soul;
Dread I not the tempest shock,
Tho’ the billows roll.
Wildest storms cannot alarm,
For to me can come no harm,
Leaning on Thy loving arm—
Closer, Lord, to Thee.

3 Closer still, my help, my stay,
Closer, closer still;
Meekly there I learn to say,
"Father, not my will";
Learn that in affliction’s hour,
When the clouds of sorrow lower,
Love directs Thy hand of power—
Closer, Lord, to Thee.

4 Closer, Lord, to Thee I come,
Light of life divine;
Thro’ the ever blessèd Son,
Joy and peace are mine;
Let me in Thy love abide,
Keep me ever near Thy side,
In the Rock of Ages hide—
Closer, Lord to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Closer, Lord, to Thee I cling
• Title: Closer, Lord, To Thee
• Author: Edward G. Taylor
• Meter: 75.75.77.75
• Language: English
• Source: Gospel Hymns No. 5 by Ira Sankey, James McGranahan and George C. Stebbins (Cincinnati: John Church/Biglow & Main, 1887)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BUENA VISTA
• Composer: George Coles Stebbins (1887)
• Meter: 75.75.77.75
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain