1 Nearer, still nearer— close to Thy heart,
draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art;
fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast;
shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest,
shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest.
2 Nearer, still nearer— nothing I bring,
naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King–
only my sinful, now contrite heart;
grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart,
grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.
3 Nearer, still nearer— Lord, to be Thine,
sin with its follies I gladly resign–
all of its pleasures, pomp and its pride;
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
4 Nearer, still nearer— while life shall last,
till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
through endless ages, ever to be
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee,
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.
Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #428
First Line: | Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart |
Title: | Nearer, Still Nearer |
Author: | Mrs. C. H. Morris |
Meter: | 9.10.9.10.10 |
Language: | English |
Notes: | Polish translation: See "Bliżej, o bliżej wznieṡ mnie i tul"; Spanish translation: See "Cerca, más cerca, oh Dios, de Ti" by Vicente Mendoza; Swahili translations: See "Nivute kwako, Bwana Yesu", "Karibu sana univute" |
Copyright: | Public Domain |