Songs of Christian Service ‎#113

113. Draw Nearer, Jesus

1 Draw nearer, Jesus, how good thou art,
Draw nearer, Jesus, nearer my heart;
Thou knowest I love thee far more than all,
Just now come nearer, lest I fall.

2 Draw nearer, Jesus, I need thee so,
Draw nearer, Jesus, where’er I go;
Come quickly to me, come as I pray,
Just now come nearer, lest I stray.

3 Draw nearer, Jesus, leave not alone,
Draw nearer, Jesus, I am thy own;
Satan assails me, be thou my shield,
Just now come nearer, lest I yield.

4 Draw nearer, Jesus, ‘stablish my feet,
Draw nearer, Jesus, make me complete;
Teach me the lessons, all I should learn,
Just now come nearer, let I turn.

5 Draw nearer, Jesus, give me thy peace,
Draw nearer, Jesus, and doubts will cease;
Give me thy presence, answer my cry,
Just now come nearer, lest I die.

6 Draw nearer, Jesus, fill me with love,
Draw nearer, Jesus, lift me above;
Stay close beside me, lest I should roam,
Just now come nearer, guide me home.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nearer, Jesus, how good thou art
• Title: Draw Nearer, Jesus
• Author: Rev. H. J. Zelley
• Publication Date: 1903
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Draw nearer, Jesus, how good thou art]
• Composer: Rev. Wm. Stone
• Notes: Public Domain.