Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#102

102. Closer to Thee

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:
  James 4:8
• Topic: Fellowship with God

Tune Information

• Name: TAYLOR
• Composer: Austin Taylor (1911)
• Meter: 88.666.4
• Key: B♭ Major