Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

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Nearer, dear Savior to Thee

Author: Joseph L. Townsend
Tune: [Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide.

[Chorus:]
Take, oh, take, and cherish me,
Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.

2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Proved by my trials, I’ll be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Humbly I come to thee now;
Earnest, I prayerfully bow. [Chorus]

3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever my anthem will be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Loving thee, ever I pray,
Aid me thy will to obey. [Chorus]

4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus]

Source: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #99

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First Line:	Nearer, dear Savior to Thee
Title:	Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
Author:	Joseph L. Townsend
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Take, O take and cherish me
Copyright:	Public Domain