Hymn 577
Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
- Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Saviour, so precious Thou art;
Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast.
Shelter me safe in that "Haven of Rest,"
Shelter me safe in that "Haven of Rest."
- Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring.
Naught as an offering to Jesus my King;
Only my sinful, now contrite heart,
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart,
- Nearer, still nearer, Lord to be Thine,
Sin, with its follies, I gladly resign;
All of tits pleasures, pomp and its pride.
Give me but Jesus my Lord crucified,
Give me but Jesus my Lord crucified,
- Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last.
Till all its struggles and trials are past;
Then thro' eternity, ever I'll be
Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee,
Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee,
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