The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#177

177. Closer to Thee

1 Closer to Thee, near to Thy side,
Closer, dear Lord, I would abide;
Hold me in Thy embrace,
’Neath ev’ry smile of grace,
Grant me, Thy child, a place
Closer to Thee.

2 Closer to Thee, near to Thy breast,
Closer to Thee, Lord, let me rest;
Guide me when I would stray,
Keep me from sin each day,
Draw me, dear Lord, I pray,
Closer to Thee.

3 Closer to Thee, closer each day,
In from the world draw me away;
Let me abide with Thee,
Blest Lamb of Calvary,
O let me ever be,
Closer to Thee.

4 Closer to Thee, happy and free,
Grant me, O Lord, ever to be;
Hear me in ev’ry cry,
Stand near when I must die,
Then take me home on high,
Closer to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Closer to Thee, near to Thy side
• Title: Closer to Thee
• Author: A. T.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Copyright: Copyright, 1911, by Austin Taylor.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Closer to Thee, near to Thy side]
• Composer: Austin Taylor
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1911, by Austin Taylor.
• Notes: Now Public Domain