Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#387

387. Near to the Heart of God

1 There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.

Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.

2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where we our Savior meet,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

3 There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There is a place of quiet rest
• Title: Near to the Heart of God
• Author: Cleland Boyd McAfee, 1866-1944
• Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:28
• Topic: Comfort; Funeral; Peace; Encouragement

Tune Information

• Name: MCAFEE
• Composer: Cleland Boyd McAfee, 1866-1944
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Key: D Major