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Draw Nigh, Immanuel

Representative Text

1 Draw nigh to us, O God of hosts,
And fill us to the uttermost
With zeal to work for Thee today,
In Thine all-wise appointed way;
Reveal Thy will in us, and show
Thy hand divine, that we may know
We are Thy children, Thou our Guide
And hiding place, whate’er betide.

Refrain:
Draw nigh, draw nigh, Immanuel,
In grandeur and in majesty reveal Thyself today;
Rejoice, rejoice, O Israel,
Thy God Omnipotent shall reign with universal sway:
In grandeur and in majesty reveal Thyself today;
Thy God Omnipotent shall reign with universal sway.

2 Draw nigh to us, O Mighty One!
Our shelter be from sun to sun;
Our Alpha and Omega Thou
Before whom every knee shall bow;
Deliver us from every sin;
In us a mighty work begin;
Increase our faith, our strength renew,
Fit us a mighty work to do. [Refrain]

3 Draw nigh to us, Immanuel,
Thou Mighty God of Israel!
Once more from Sinai’s flaming height
Speak, that we may be led aright;
Almighty, everlasting
King of kings, with contrite hearts we sing,
The righteous majesty and love
Of Him who built the heav’ns above. [Refrain]

Source: The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #164

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Draw nigh to us, O God of hosts
Title: Draw Nigh, Immanuel
Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1911)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Draw nigh, draw nigh, Immanuel
Publication Date: 1911
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

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Baptist Student Missionary Movement Hymnal #48

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Hymns of the Heart #122

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Immanuel's Praise #18

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Joy to the World #214

Kingdom Songs No. 2 #d42

Revival Selections #d8

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The American Hymnal #510

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The Herald #179

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The King of Kings #164

The Pilot #d37

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Treasury of Song #238

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