1 Draw nearer, Jesus, how good thou art,
Draw nearer, Jesus, nearer my heart;
Thou knowest I love thee far more than all,
Just now come nearer, lest I fall.

2 Draw nearer, Jesus, I need thee so,
Draw nearer, Jesus, where’er I go;
Come quickly to me, come as I pray,
Just now come nearer, lest I stray.

3 Draw nearer, Jesus, leave not alone,
Draw nearer, Jesus, I am thy own;
Satan assails me, be thou my shield,
Just now come nearer, lest I yield.

4 Draw nearer, Jesus, ‘stablish my feet,
Draw nearer, Jesus, make me complete;
Teach me the lessons, all I should learn,
Just now come nearer, let I turn.

5 Draw nearer, Jesus, give me thy peace,
Draw nearer, Jesus, and doubts will cease;
Give me thy presence, answer my cry,
Just now come nearer, lest I die.

6 Draw nearer, Jesus, fill me with love,
Draw nearer, Jesus, lift me above;
Stay close beside me, lest I should roam,
Just now come nearer, guide me home.