Christ in Song ‎#534

534. Draw Me Closer to Thee

1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me,
I long for thine embrace;
Closer within thine arms enfold me,
I seek a resting place.

Chorus:
Closer with the cords of love,
Draw me to thyself above;
Closer draw me,
To thyself above.

2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me,
Nor let me leave thee more;
Fain would I feel thine arms around me,
And count my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus]

3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me,
Till I am all like thee;
Quicken, refine, and wash and cleanse me,
Till I am pure and free. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me
• Title: Draw Me Closer to Thee
• Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
• Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Nearer to God

Tune Information

• Name: [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Key: A Major