Gospel Praise Book. ‎#11

11. Closer to Thee

1 Draw me, Saviour, nearer,
Nearer and nearer to Thee;
Let me see still clearer,
All Thy love for me.
Freed from self, and wholly Thine,
Let me in Thy beauty shine;
While I sing, O may I be
Drawn still closer, closer to Thee,
Closer, closer, closer to Thee.

2 As the eagles soaring,
Higher and higher ascend,
Thus, while Thee adoring,
Upward I would tend.
Far from earth and sin away,
Nearer heaven’s perfect day;
Even now, O, may I be
Drawn still closer, closer to Thee,
Closer, closer, closer to Thee.

3 As the river flowing
Daily draws nearer the sea,
Thus may I keep going,
Till I’m lost in Thee.
E’er advance and grow in grace,
Till I see Thee face to face;
Then I’ll sing eternally,
Drawn still closer, closer to Thee,
Closer, closer, closer to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw me, Saviour, nearer
• Title: Closer to Thee
• Author: E. H. Long
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Growth in Grace

Tune Information

• Name: [Draw me, Saviour, nearer]
• Composer: E. H. Long
• Harmonizer: Asa Hull