The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5354

5354. Oh, to Be Nearer

1. Oh, to be nearer, nearer,
The feet of my Lord and King!
Oh, to enjoy His presence,
And only His love to sing!

Refrain
Only His love, only His love,
Ever my song shall be:
His wonderful love, preparing above
A robe and a crown for me.

2. Oh, to be nearer, nearer
Communing with Him in prayer!
Oh, to be stronger, stronger,
My burden of toil to bear! [Refrain]

3. Oh, to be nearer, nearer
My Refuge, my Hope, my All!
Oh, to be always ready
To answer my Savior’s call! [Refrain]

4. Oh, for a faith still brighter,
And clearer from day to day!
Oh, to be more like Jesus,
In all that I do and say! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, to be nearer, nearer
• Title: Oh, to Be Nearer
• Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1881)
• Refrain First Line: Only His love, only His love
• Language: English
• Source: The Wells of Salvation, by John R. Sweney & William Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, to be nearer, nearer]
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick
• Incipit: 55555 61655 52323
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain