Text: | Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee |
Author: | Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942 |
Tune: | LINDSAY |
Composer: | William Clayson, 1840–1887 |
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]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee |
Title: | Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee |
Author: | Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942 |
Refrain First Line: | Take, oh, take, and cherish me |
Meter: | 7 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1985 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Jesus Christ: Example; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Savior(3 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | LINDSAY |
Composer: | William Clayson, 1840–1887 |
Meter: | 7 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 |
Incipit: | 31353 21164 31231 |
Key: | E♭ Major |