Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#438

438. Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart

1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art.
Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast;
Shelter me safe in that haven of rest,
Shelter me safe in that haven of rest.

2 Nearer, still nearer; nothing I bring,
Naught as an offering to Jesus, my King–
Only my sinful, now contrite heart;
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart,
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.

3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine,
Sin with its follies, I gladly resign,
All of its pleasures, pomp, and its pride;
Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.

4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last,
Till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
Through endless ages, ever to be
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee,
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
• Title: Nearer, Still Nearer, Close to Thy Heart
• Author: C. H. M.
• Meter: 9 10 9 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Cleansing From Sin; Communion Service; Communion with Christ; Confession of Sin; Cross of Christ; Eternal Life; Nearness to Christ; Peace and Rest; Post-Communion; Preservation Of Believers; Protection; Renunciation; Sanctification; Spiritual Life
• Copyright: Copyright 1926. Renewal by Mrs. C. H. Morris. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: STILL NEARER
• Composer: Mrs. C. H. Morris
• Meter: 9 10 9 10
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1926. Renewal by Mrs. C. H. Morris. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain