Author: T. Kingo Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnary #37 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me,
Let Thy Spirit dwell with mine;
Open now my ear to hear Thee,
Take my heart and seal it Thine;
Keep me, lead me on my way
Thee to follow and obey,
E'er to do Thy will and fear Thee,
And rejoice to know and hear Thee.
2 Underneath Thy wings abiding,
In Thy Church, O Savior dear,
Let me dwell, in Thee confiding,
Hold me in Thy faith and fear;
Take away from me each thought
That with wickedness is fraught,
Tempting me to disobey Thee,
Root it out, O Lord, I pray Thee.
3 Thou, earth's greatest joy and gladness,
And salvation, full and free,
Let Thy presence cheer my sadness,
And prepare my soul for Thee!
In the hour when I depart,
Touch my spirit, lips and heart,
With Thy word assure, uphold me
Till the heavenly gates enfold me. Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Tune Title: [Dearest Jesus draw Thou near me]
Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me