Crowning Day, No. 6 ‎#217

217. Nearer to Jesus

1 O to be nearer to Jesus,
O to be like Him in mind;
O to be near, and forever
Submissive, unselfish and king.

Refrain:
Come to my heart, Holy Spirit,
Come, all the dross to consume,
That I may be like dear Jesus,
Come, this poor heart to illume.

2 O to be meet for His service,
Ever my duty to see;
O to be just as He bids me—
Be just what He wants me to be. [Refrain]

3 O to be free from all doubtings,
Never give place to a fear;
O to feel daily and hourly
That Jesus is preciously near. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O to be nearer to Jesus
• Title: Nearer to Jesus
• Author: Harriet E. Jones
• Refrain First Line: Come to my heart, Holy Spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [O to be nearer to Jesus]
• Composer: J. H. Hall