Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost #106 (1916) First Line: I am nearer, drawing nearer Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, glory Lyrics: 1 I am nearer, drawing nearer,
Soon I’ll anchor on the shore,
Where the waves of joy are breaking,
And the shadows come no more.
Refrain:
Glory, glory, glory,
My heart is glad today;
Glory, glory, glory,
‘Tis sunshine all the way.
2 I am nearer, drawing nearer,
To the pearly gates of light,
Where my journey will be ended,
And my faith be lost in sight. [Refrain]
3 I am nearer, drawing nearer,
To the golden fields of rest,
To the arms of my Redeemer,
And the mansions of the blest. [Refrain]
4 I am nearer, drawing nearer,
And the time will not be long,
When from “numbers without number,”
I shall hear the welcome song. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am nearer, drawing nearer]
Nearer the Celestial City