Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#531

531. 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.rep.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 26:3
  ;
  James 4:8
• Topic: Christ: Cross of; Christ: Passion and Atoning Death of; Christian Life; Communion with Christ and God; Post-Communion; Preservation of Christians; Rest; Submission

Tune Information

• Name: STILL NEARER
• Composer: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929
• Meter: 9.10.9.10.rep.
• Key: D Major