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Closer Still

Representative Text

1 Savior, draw me to Thy side,
Nearer still, nearer still!
There would I in peace abide,
Nearer still, nearer still!

Refrain:
Draw me closer, Lord, to Thee,
Let me now Thy beauty see;
Help me, Lord, to know Thy will,
Draw me closer, closer still.

2 Songs of praises I would sing
Louder still, louder still!
Praise to glorify my King,
Louder still, louder still! [Refrain]

3 May Thy love within me shine
Brighter still, brighter still!
As a beacon light of Thine,
Brighter still, brighter still! [Refrain]

4 Lord I would be in Thy sight
Purer still, purer still!
Make and keep me by Thy might,
Purer still, purer still! [Refrain]

5 More than life Thou art to me,
Dearer still, dearer still!
Daily grows my walk with Thee
Dearer still, dearer still! [Refrain]

Source: Great Revival Hymns No. 2 #25

Author: David J. Beattie

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Text Information

First Line: Savior, draw me to Thy side
Title: Closer Still
Author: David J. Beattie (1913)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Draw me closer, Lord, to Thee
Copyright: Public Domain

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