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| Text: | Closer to Thee |
| Author: | Austin Taylor |
| Tune: | TAYLOR |
| Composer: | Austin Taylor |
1 Closer to Thee, near to Thy side,
Closer dear Lord, I would abide;
Hold me in Thy embrace,
'Neath ev'ry smile of grace,
Grant me, Thy child, a place
Closer to Thee.
2 Closer to Thee, near to Thy breast,
Closer to Thee; Lord, let me rest;
Guide me when I would stray,
Keep me from sin each day,
Draw me, dear Lord, I pray,
Closer to Thee.
3 Closer to Thee, happy and free,
Grant me O Lord, ever to be;
Hear me in ev'ry cry,
Stand near when I must die,
Then take me home on high,
Closer to Thee.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Closer to Thee, near to Thy side |
| Title: | Closer to Thee |
| Author: | Austin Taylor (1911) |
| Meter: | 88.666.4 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Fellowship with God |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | TAYLOR |
| Composer: | Austin Taylor (1911) |
| Meter: | 88.666.4 |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
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