Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#13

13. Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me

1 Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me,
Let Thy Spirit dwell with mine;
Open now my ear to hear Thee,
Take my heart and seal it Thine;
Keep me, lead me on my way
Thee to follow and obey;
E'er to do Thy will and fear Thee,
And rejoice to know and hear Thee.

2 Underneath Thy wings abiding,
In Thy Church, O Savior dear,
Let me dwell, in Thee confiding,
Hold me in Thy faith and fear;
Take away from me each thought
That with wickedness is fraught,
Tempting me to disobey Thee,
Root it out, O Lord, I pray Thee.

3 Thou, earth's greatest joy and gladness,
And salvation, full and free,
Let Thy presence cheer my sadness,
And prepare my soul for Thee!
In the hour when I depart,
Touch my spirit, lips and heart,
With Thy word assure, uphold me
Till the heav'nly gates enfold me.

Text Information

• First Line: Dearest Jesus, draw Thou near me
• Title: Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me
• Norwegian/Scandinavian Title: Søde Jesus, kom at røre
• Author: T. H. Kingo, 1634-1703
• Translator: C. K. Solberg (1908, alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: WERDE MUNTER
• Composer: J. Schop, c. 1590-1667
• Meter: 87 87 77 88
• Key: F Major