Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love Lyrics: 1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me,
I long for thine embrace;
Closer within thine arms enfold me,
I seek a resting place.
Refrain:
Closer with the cords of love,
Draw me to thyself above;
Closer draw me to thyself above.
2 Closer to thee, my Savior, draw me,
Nor let me leave thee more,
Sighing to feel thine arms around me,
And all my wanderings o'er. [Refrain]
3 Closer by thy sweet spirit draw me,
Till I am wholly thine;
Quicken, refine, and wash and cleanse me,
Till pure my soul shall shine. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me]
Draw Me to Thee