Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#99

99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide.

[Chorus:]
Take, oh, take, and cherish me,
Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.

2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Proved by my trials, I’ll be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Humbly I come to thee now;
Earnest, I prayerfully bow. [Chorus]

3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever my anthem will be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Loving thee, ever I pray,
Aid me thy will to obey. [Chorus]

4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee
• Title: Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
• Author: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942
• Refrain First Line: Take, oh, take, and cherish me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145:18-20
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Example; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Self-Improvement; Trials

Tune Information

• Name: [Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]
• Composer: William Clayson, 1840–1887
• Incipit: 31353 21164 31231
• Key: E♭ Major