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| Text: | Closer to Thee |
| Author: | Mrs. E. W. Chapman |
| Tune: | [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me] |
| Composer: | J. H. Tenney |
1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me,
I long for thine embrace;
Closer within thine arms enfold me,
I seek a resting place.
Chorus:
Closer with the cords of love,
Draw me to thyself above;
Closer
Draw me to thyself above.
2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me,
Nor let me leave thee more;
Sighing to feel thine arms around me,
And all my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus]
3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me,
Till I am all with thee;
Quicken, refine, and wash, and cleanse me,
Till I am pure and free. [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Closer to thee, my Father, draw me |
| Title: | Closer to Thee |
| Author: | Mrs. E. W. Chapman |
| Refrain First Line: | Closer with the cords of love |
| Publication Date: | 1902 |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me] |
| Composer: | J. H. Tenney |
| Key: | A Major |
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