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Text:Just a Little Nearer
Author:C. A. F.
Tune:[Heav'nly Father, I would be]
Composer:C. A. Fyke

69. Just a Little Nearer

1 Heav'nly Father, I would be
Just a little nearer;
I would all thy glory see
Just a little clearer.

Chorus:
Nearer, nearer would I be,
Just a little nearer;
Draw me nearer, Lord, to thee,
Just a little nearer.

2 Lest I wander, Lord, from thee,
Just a little nearer
May thy Spirit ever be
Just a little nearer. [Chorus]

3 Let thy love encompass me,
Just a little nearer;
Height and depth of love must be
Just a little nearer. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Heav'nly Father, I would be
Title: Just a Little Nearer
Author: C. A. F.
Refrain First Line: Nearer, nearer would I be
Language: English
Publication Date: 1883
Scripture:
Notes: Now Public Domain. "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."—James 4: 8.
Tune Information
Name: [Heav'nly Father, I would be]
Composer: C. A. Fyke
Incipit: 53151 23345 33253
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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