[Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart] (Morris)

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[Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart] (Morris)

Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris (1898)
Published in 229 hymnals

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Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris

Lelia (Mrs. C.H.) Morris (1862-1929) was born in Pennsville, Morgan County, Ohio. When her family moved to Malta on the Muskingum River she and her sister and mother had a millinery shop in McConnelsville. She and her husband Charles H. Morris were active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and at the camp meetings in Sebring and Mt. Vernon. She wrote hymns as she did her housework. Although she became blind at age 52 she continued to write hymns on a 28-foot long blackboard that her family had built for her. She is said to have written 1000 texts and many tunes including "Sweeter as the years go by." Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

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Title:	[Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart] (Morris)
Composer:	Mrs. C. H. Morris (1898)
Meter:	9.10.9.10.10
Incipit:	33355 14436 66533
Key:	D♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Nearer, Still Nearer

Cerca, más cerca, oh Díos, de Ti

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Organ Solo

The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 54 Number 6 July August 2020: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Jason D. Payne
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 2
Sunday Jubilation: Dynamic Hymn Settings for Organ
Composer/Editor Jason D. Payne
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 27
Easy Organ Library Volume 57
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 61
The Organist Volume 118 Number 2 May June 2014: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 27
Footsteps of Jesus: Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs for Organ
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 21
Beautiful Savior: Hymns of Love and Adoration for Organ
Composer/Editor James Southbridge
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2011) pp. 15
My Jesus, I Love Thee: Hymns of Introspection for Organ
Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Janelle A. Clark
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2010) pp. 12
O Worship the King: A Collection of Sacred Organ Solos
Composer/Editors Ed Dunbar; Chad Becker
Published By: SoundForth (1998) pp. 22
The Organist Volume 102 Number 5 November 1998: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; William Barnett
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 51
The Organist Volume 102 Number 5 November 1998: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; William Barnett
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 51
Worship the King: A Collection of Sacred Organ Solos
Composer/Editors Ed Dunbar; Chad Becker
Published By: SoundForth (1998) pp. 22
Blessed Be the Name and Other Favorites for Organ
Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Janelle A. Clark
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 8
Sunday Morning Favorites Volume 2: For Solo Organ
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1992) pp. 30
The Organist Volume 93 Number 4 September 1989: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Janelle A. Clark
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 18
The Organ Portfolio Volume 52 Number 2 December 1988: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 82
The Organist's Library Volume 6
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 82
Gospel Hymns for Organ: Registered for All Organs
Composer/Editor Ralph Sunden
Published By: Pointer System, Inc. (1968) pp. 23
Clayton's Organ Melodies No. 1: A Collection of Beloved Hymns and Gospel Songs
Composer/Editor Norman J. Clayton
Published By: The Rodeheaver Company (1964) pp. 16
The Sunday Morning Organist Volume One: Thirty-six preludes, offertories, postludes based on Familiar Hymn Tunes for the Morning Worship Service
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1962) pp. 38
Organ Hymnscriptions: Sacred Songs and Hymns Arranged for Pipe Organ and Hammond
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1959) pp. 8

Piano Solo

Meditation Moments: Devotional Hymn Settings for Solo Piano
Composer/Editor Molly Ijames
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2015) pp. 12
Illuminations: Nine Hymn Settings Arranged for Piano Solo
Composer/Editor Dan Forrest
Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2013) pp. 26
God Is . . .: Ageless Hymns Reflecting the Nature of God
Composer/Editor Heather Sorenson
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2011) pp. 38
Evensong: Quiet Songs of Hope
Composer/Editor Shirley Brendlinger
Published By: GlorySound (2008) pp. 31
Classical Piano Worship: Hymn Settings in the Style of the Masters
Composer/Editor Johnie Dean
Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 26
Crown Him Lord of All: Hymns of Adoration
Composer/Editor Marilynn Ham
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2004) pp. 30
Songs of Inspiration: The Heritage Collection II
Composer/Editor Lorie Line
Published By: Time Line Productions, Inc. (1998) pp. 13
The Church Pianist Volume 9 Number 3 January February 1993: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Ron Loree
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 15
Quiet Time Piano Volume Three Golden Memories: Simply Beautiful Arrangements for Private Moments of Inspiration & Relaxation
Composer/Editor Dick Bolks
Published By: Jolica Music (1990) pp. 18
Keyboard Hymns and Spirituals: Unique Piano Stylings
Composer/Editor Johnie Dean
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1985) pp. 5
Give Him Praise: Arrangements for the Advanced Pianist
Composer/Editor Myra Schubert
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1983) pp. 19
Clayton Piano Melodies No. 2: For Your Playing and Listening Inspiration
Composer/Editor Norman J. Clayton
Published By: The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company (1965) pp. 30
Rudy Atwood Piano Arrangements Vol. 3
Composer/Editor Rudy Atwood
Published By: Alma Records, Inc. (1964) pp. 9
The Crusade Pianist Book 2
Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1963) pp. 8
Meditations for Piano: Hymn Transcriptions
Composer/Editor Jane La Rowe
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 16

Piano and Organ Duet

This Is My Story and My Song: Gospel Favorites for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editor Paul Ferrin
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2004) pp. 38
Be Strong in the Lord
Composer/Editors Crystal Waters Mangrum; Todd Spangler
Published By: Broadman Press (1995) pp. 58
PedalPoint Volume 13 Number 3 April May June 1994: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Todd Spangler
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1994) pp. 8
Crusade Organ and Piano Stylings: Of the Billy Graham Team
Composer/Editor John Innes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1971) pp. 3
Hymn Duos for Organ and Piano Book One: For Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor Ethel Tench Rogers
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1971) pp. 2
Schuler's Piano-Organ Duets No. 2
Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
Published By: The Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company (1963) pp. 12

Voices: Vocal Duet

The Classic Collection: Twenty-Five Great Sacred Duets
Composer/Editor Ovid Young
Published By: Paragon Music Corp. (1974) pp. 94

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