Timeless Truths ‎#1104

1104. Draw Me Nearer (Neff)

1 Blessed Savior, draw me nearer,
As I walk the narrow way;
When my soul is sorely tempted,
Thou wilt all my fears allay.

Refrain:
Blessed Jesus, wilt Thou keep me
Near Thy side, Thy bleeding side;
Draw me nearer, loving Savior,
Let me in Thy love abide.

2 By Thy help I’ll trust Thee ever,
Though the shadows gather round;
Thou my light, and my salvation,
Let Thy grace in me abound. [Refrain]

3 I will walk by faith in Jesus,
On this high and holy way;
Onward will I press and upward,
Drawing nearer every day. [Refrain]

4 When I’m passing through the furnace,
I draw near, my Lord, to Thee;
As I hear Thee gently whisper,
“Closer come, My child, to Me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed Savior, draw me nearer
• Title: Draw Me Nearer (Neff)
• Author: Thaddeus Neff (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Blessed Jesus, wilt Thou keep me
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 10:22
• Topic: Supplication
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Draw_Me_Nearer_Neff); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (247); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (185)

Tune Information

• Name: [Blessed Savior, draw me nearer]
• Composer: Zella M. Robinson
• Harmonizer: Andrew L. Byers (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: D Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Draw_Me_Nearer_Neff); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (247); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (185)