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[I would draw nearer to Jesus]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness, 1880-1961 Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 33323 45665 24323 Used With Text: I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus

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Nearer to Jesus

Author: R. H. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: I would draw nearer to Jesus Refrain First Line: I would draw nearer to Jesus Used With Tune: [I would draw nearer to Jesus]

Quiero estar cerca de Cristo

Author: Robert Harkness (1880-1961); Cinthya Samojluk de Graf (1980- ) Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Quiero estar junto a mi Cristo Topics: La Vida Christian Petición y anhelo; The Christian Life Request and longing Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-22 Used With Tune: [Quiero estar cerca de Cristo]

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I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus

Author: Robert Harkness, 1880-1961 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #3156 Lyrics: 1. I would draw nearer to Jesus, In His sweet presence abide, Constantly trying to serve Him, Safe and secure at His side. Refrain I would draw nearer to Jesus, I would draw nearer to Him; Fully surrendered each moment, I would draw nearer to Him. 2. I would draw nearer to Jesus, Nothing withholding from Him, Knowing He loves to be gracious, I would draw nearer to Him. [Refrain] 3. I would draw nearer to Jesus, Seeking His strength to be true, Willing to tell of His goodness, Gladly His blest will to do. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I would draw nearer to Jesus]
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I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus

Author: R. H. Hymnal: Singing Youth #72 (1953) Languages: English Tune Title: [I would draw nearer to Jesus]
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I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus

Author: Robert Harkess (1880-1961) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #310 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain First Line: I would draw nearer to Jesus, In His sweet presence abide Refrain First Line: I would draw nearer to Jesus, I would draw nearer to Him; Lyrics: 1 I would draw nearer to Jesus, In His sweet presence abide, Constantly trying to serve Him, Safe and secure at His side. I would draw nearer to Jesus, I would draw nearer to Him; Fully surrendered each moment, I would draw nearer to Him. 2 I would draw nearer to Jesus, Nothing withholding from Him, Knowing He loves to be gracious, I would draw nearer to Him. I would draw nearer to Jesus, I would draw nearer to Him; Fully surrendered each moment, I would draw nearer to Him. 3 I would draw nearer to Jesus, Seeking Hi strength to be true, Willing to tell of His goodness, Gladly His blest will to do. I would draw nearer to Jesus, I would draw nearer to Him; Fully surrendered each moment, I would draw nearer to Him. Topics: Gospel Consecration Tune Title: [I would draw nearer to Jesus, In His sweet presence abide]

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Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Person Name: Robert Harkness, 1880-1961 Author of "I Would Draw Nearer to Jesus" in The Cyber Hymnal After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)

Cinthya Samojluk de Graf

b. 1980 Person Name: Cinthya Samojluk de Graf (1980- ) Vers. esp. of "Quiero estar cerca de Cristo" in Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día
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