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472. Near to the Heart of God

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1. There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God;
a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.

Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before thee
near to the heart of God.

2. There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God;
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

3. There is a place of full release,
near to the heart of God;
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: There is a place of quiet rest
Title: Near to the Heart of God
Author: Cleland B. McAfee (1903)
Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer
Meter: CM with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Prayer, Trust, Hope; Calmness and Serenity; Comfort (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MCAFEE
Composer: Cleland B. McAfee (1903)
Meter: CM with Refrain
Key: D Major



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