The Kingdom of Praise ‎#117

117. Closer to thee

1 Out of my sin and its bondage,
Thro’ Thy rich grace I am free,
But I am longing, dear Saviour,
Still to be closer to Thee.

Refrain:
Closer to Thee, closer to Thee,
Till in its beauty Thy face I shall see;
This is my plea,
Ever to be
Closer, dear Saviour, to Thee.

2 Walking each day in Thy presence,
Knowing Thou carest for me,
This giveth peace ev’ry moment,
Still I am longing to be— [Refrain]

3 Nothing can meet my deep longing,
Only to know that in me
Thou art each moment abiding,
And I’m abiding in Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Out of my sin and its bondage
• Title: Closer to thee
• Author: Grant Colfax Tullar
• Refrain First Line: Closer to thee, closer to thee
• Publication Date: 1920
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Out of my sin and its bondage]
• Composer: I. H. Meredith
• Notes: Public Domain.