Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#301

301. 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,
Nought as an offering 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: Mrs. C. H. Morris (1862-1929)
• Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Gospel: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: MORRIS
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris (1862-1929) (1898)
• Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
• Incipit: 33355 14436 66533
• Key: D♭ Major