Author: C. H. M. Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #438 (1934) Meter: 9.10.9.10 Lyrics: 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 offering 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.
Topics: Cleansing From Sin ; Communion Service; Communion with Christ; Confession of Sin; Cross of Christ; Eternal Life; Nearness to Christ; Peace and Rest; Post-Communion; Preservation Of Believers; Protection; Renunciation; Sanctification; Spiritual Life Languages: English Tune Title: STILL NEARER
Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart
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