567. Nearer, Still Nearer

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;
Thro' endless ages ever to be
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee;
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
Title: Nearer, Still Nearer
Author: Lelia N. Morris
Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Walking with God: Aspiration and Consecration
Tune Information
Name: MORRIS
Composer: Lelia N. Morris
Meter: 9.10.9.10.10.
Key: Dâ™­ Major



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