Timeless Truths ‎#711

711. Come Closer to Me

1 When I get weary with toils of the day,
Off in the secret I kneel and pray;
There I can hear my Lord sweetly say,
“Come closer, my child, to me.”

Refrain:
Closer, my child, to me,
Closer, my child, to me;
Closer, my child, to me,
Come closer, come closer,
Closer, my child, to me.

2 When all around in this cold, dark land
Nothing encourages me to stand,
Jesus says, holding me by the hand,
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

3 When in afflictions I suffer long,
Jesus comes bringing this lovely song:
“Trust in my grace, and you shall be strong,
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

4 When I am meeting with trials severe,
When I am parting with loved ones here,
Looking to Jesus, His voice I can hear:
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When I get weary with toils of the day
• Title: Come Closer to Me
• Author: B. E. W. (1902)
• Refrain First Line: Closer, my child, to me
• Meter: 10.10.10.7 R
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Come_Closer_to_Me); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (256); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (101)

Tune Information

• Name: [When I get weary with toils of the day]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1902)
• Meter: 10.10.10.7 R
• Key: F Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Come_Closer_to_Me); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (256); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (101)