Drawing near Jesus

I am drawing nearer Jesus

Author: E. C. Macartney
Tune: [I am drawing nearer Jesus]
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1 I am drawing nearer Jesus
Every day, and every hour,
There is not one fleeting moment
But I feel His spirit’s pow’r,
And I know He will be with me
Till my earthly race is run,
And will be the first to greet me
When the heav’nly life’s begun.

Refrain:
Drawing nearer, ever nearer,
On the Rock I’ll firmly stand,
Till I see the sunlight shining
In that fair and heav’nly land:
Drawing nearer, ever nearer,
On the Rock I’ll firmly stand,
Till I see the sunlight shining
In that fair and heav’nly land.

2 I am drawing nearer Jesus
Through the shadows and the storms,
While His loving arms enfold me
I am safe from every harm;
Though the waves may dash around me
And the hosts of sin be near,
Yet while Jesus walks beside me
There is naught that I shall fear. [Refrain]

3 I am drawing nearer Jesus
And His love shall light my way,
And my soul is pressing onward
Up to everlasting day;
At the margin of the river
I shall see His smiling face,
And my ransomed heart shall praise Him
For His mercy, love and grace. [Refrain]

Source: Hymns We Love, for Sunday Schools and All Devotional Meetings #94

Author: E. C. Macartney

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First Line: I am drawing nearer Jesus
Title: Drawing near Jesus
Author: E. C. Macartney
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns We Love, for Sunday Schools and All Devotional Meetings #94

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