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Author: F. L. Stanton; F. J. R. Hymnal: Triumphant Songs No.3 #101 (1892) First Line: They were singing, sweetly singing Refrain First Line: Nearer thee oh blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 They were singing, sweetly singing,
And the song melodiously,
On the ev’ning air was ringing,
Nearer, nearer still to thee.
Refrain:
Nearer thee oh blest Redeemer,
Ever dwell forever with us,
Let us in thy love abide.
2 Nearer thee; how sweet the feeling,
Nearer thee in gain and loss,
Nearer thee when I am kneeling,
In the shadow of thy cross. [Refrain]
3 Nearer thee when love descending,
Falls in blessing on my head,
Nearer thee when I am bending
O’er the graves that hid my head. [Refrain]
4 Nearer thee in joy and sorrow,
‘Tis the same where’er I roam,
Nearer thee today, tomorrow,
O my Christ, my King, my Home. [Refrain] Topics: Prayer Tune Title: [They were singing, sweetly singing]
Nearer thee