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Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Author: J. L. Townshend Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Nearer, dear Savior to Thee Refrain First Line: Take, O take and cherish me Used With Tune: [Nearer, dear Savior to Thee]
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[Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William Clayson, 1840–1887 Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 31353 21164 31231 Used With Text: Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
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Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Author: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #99 (1985) Refrain First Line: Take, oh, take, and cherish me Lyrics: 1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus:] Take, oh, take, and cherish me, Nearer, dear Savior, to thee. 2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Proved by my trials, I’ll be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Humbly I come to thee now; Earnest, I prayerfully bow. [Chorus] 3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever my anthem will be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Loving thee, ever I pray, Aid me thy will to obey. [Chorus] 4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus] Topics: Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Self-Improvement; Trials Scripture: Psalm 145:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: [Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]
Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
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Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Author: J. L. Townshend Hymnal: Deseret Sunday School Songs #70 (1909) First Line: Nearer, dear Savior to Thee Refrain First Line: Take, O take and cherish me Languages: English Tune Title: [Nearer, dear Savior to Thee]
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Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Author: J. L. Townshend Hymnal: The Songs of Zion #70 (1918) First Line: Nearer, dear Savior to Thee Refrain First Line: Take, O take and cherish me Languages: English Tune Title: [Nearer, dear Savior to Thee]
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Joseph L. Townsend

1849 - 1942 Person Name: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942 Author of "Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Joseph L. Townsend

William Clayson

1840 - 1887 Person Name: William Clayson, 1840–1887 Composer of "[Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
William Clayson
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