International Song Service ‎#87

87. Draw near, O Christ! to me

1 Draw near, O Christ! to me,
Nearer to me,
Unworthy and unclean
Though I may be;
Come with thy quick'ning grace,
Show me thy smiling face,
Draw near this hallowed place,
Draw near to me.

2 Draw near, O Christ! to me,
Nearer to me,
My soul with strong desire
Burns after thee;
Let me thy joys partake,
Come, ere my spirit break,
For thy sweet mercy's sake,
Draw near to me.

3 Draw near, O Christ! to me,
Nearer to me,
Let all thy wealth of love
Fall upon me;
Touch ev'ry secret sin,
Wash me and make me clean,
Let nothing stand between
My heart and thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near, O Christ! to me
• Author: E. A. Hoffman
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: NEARER TO ME
• Composer: William A. Galpin, by per
• Key: A♭ Major