Hymns of the Kingdom ‎#17

17. A Closer Touch

1 They gathered with Jesus, the people of old,
The sick and afflicted, the timid, the bold;
The hem of His garment so eager to clutch,
I come, Lord, with them for a closer touch.

Refrain:
A closer touch, a closer touch,
O Lord be it mine, I pray;
The Holy Ghost pow’r I need every hour,
I come for a touch today.

2 He welcomed the lowly with love’s wining charms,
The dear little children He took in His arms;
The Master is forming His kingdom of such;
I’m coming with them for a closer touch. [Refrain]

3 Mine eyes need His healing, to see His blest face,
My feet to be sped on His errands of grace;
O, wonderful blessing, I need it so much!
I’m coming again for a closer touch. [Refrain]

4 O, still will the fountain of love overflow;
His Spirit will lead me as onward I go;
I long for the sound of His sweet “Inasmuch,”
I’m coming today for a closer touch. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: They gathered with Jesus, the people of old
• Title: A Closer Touch
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: A closer touch, a closer touch
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1905

Tune Information

• Name: [They gathered with Jesus, the people of old]
• Composer: J. Wesley Hughes