Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#428

428. Nearer, Still Nearer

1 Nearer, still nearer— close to Thy heart,
draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art;
fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast;
shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest,
shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest.

2 Nearer, still nearer— nothing I bring,
naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King–
only my sinful, now contrite heart;
grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart,
grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.

3 Nearer, still nearer— Lord, to be Thine,
sin with its follies I gladly resign–
all of its pleasures, pomp and its pride;
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.

4 Nearer, still nearer— while life shall last,
till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
through endless ages, ever to be
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee,
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, still nearer— close to Thy heart
• Title: Nearer, Still Nearer
• Author: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
• Meter: 9 10 9 10 with repeat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Topic: Comfort, Death, and Glory

Tune Information

• Name: MORRIS
• Composer: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
• Meter: 9 10 9 10 with repeat
• Key: D Major