The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#494

494. Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart

1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Saviour, 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 Saviour, still nearer to Thee,
Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
• Title: Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart
• Author: C. H. Morris
• Meter: 9 10, 9 10, 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Christ: Longing for; Penitence
• Copyright: Copyright 1898, By H. L. Gilmour. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: NEARER, STILL NEARER
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris
• Meter: 9 10, 9 10, 10.
• Key: D♭ Major