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Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1231 (1886) First Line: Nearer thee and ever nearer Lyrics: 1 Nearer thee and ever nearer,
O thou constant, mighty Friend!
Thou to me art more and dearer
Than all joys that earth can lend.
Chorus:
Nearer thee, nearer thee,
Closer, closer to thy side;
In thy keeping safe are we;
With us evermore abide.
2 Thou canst save us and deliver
When the evil hosts assail;
Thou of mercies art the giver,
Thro' thy promise we prevail. [Chorus]
3 We accept of thy salvation,
And like thee would perfect be;
Oh, deliver from temptation,
Draw us nearer, nearer thee. [Chorus] Topics: Special Department Bible Songs Scripture: James 4:8 Tune Title: NEARER THEE
Nearer thee, nearer thee