Nearer to Thee

1 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, so oft have I wandered,
Weary and heart-sore I come unto thee;
Long have I waited and love have I pondered,
Still would I pray to be “Nearer to thee.”

Refrain:
“Nearer to thee.”
“Nearer to thee,”
Oh, how I long to be
“Nearer to thee.”

2 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, thy lost one is crying,
Far from thy love and far from thy fold;
Keep me from danger and save me in dying,
Oh, in thy book may my name be enrolled. [Refrain]

3 “Nearer to Thee,” at thy footstool I’m kneeling,
Heed then my weeping grant thou my pray’r;
Sweet in my soul, in thy presence revealing,
Beauty and lovliness, made by thee there. [Refrain]

4 “Nearer to Thee,” Lord, the darkness falls round me;
Sinful and tempted I trust in thy love;
Light of my soul, my Shepherd, who found me,
Keep and protect me till safe home above. [Refrain]

Source: Pearls of Praise #122

• MIDI file from Pearls of Praise #122