Kleines Gesang- und Gebetbuch ‎#102

102. Nearer, my God, to Thee

1 Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,—
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

2 Nearer, my Lord, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
Who to Thy cross didst come
Dying for me.
Strengthen my willing feet,
Hold me in service sweet
Nearer, O Christ, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

3 Nearer, O Comforter,
Nearer to Thee!
Who with my loving Lord
Dwellest with me.
Grant me Thy fellowship,
Help me each day to keep
Nearer, my Guide, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

4 But to be nearer still,
Bring me, O God,
Not by the visioned steeps
Angels have trod.
Here where Thy cross I see,
Jesus, I wait for Thee,
Then evermore to be
Nearer to Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee
• Author: Sarah F. Adams
• Alterer: H. D. Ganse, d. 1891
• Meter: 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 6, 6, 5
• Language: English; German
• Publication Date: 1940

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