Songs of Free Grace ‎#69

69. Just a Little Nearer

1 Heav'nly Father, I would be
Just a little nearer;
I would all thy glory see
Just a little clearer.

Chorus:
Nearer, nearer would I be,
Just a little nearer;
Draw me nearer, Lord, to thee,
Just a little nearer.

2 Lest I wander, Lord, from thee,
Just a little nearer
May thy Spirit ever be
Just a little nearer. [Chorus]

3 Let thy love encompass me,
Just a little nearer;
Height and depth of love must be
Just a little nearer. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Heav'nly Father, I would be
• Title: Just a Little Nearer
• Author: C. A. F.
• Refrain First Line: Nearer, nearer would I be
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  James 4:8
• Notes: Now Public Domain. "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."—James 4: 8.

Tune Information

• Name: [Heav'nly Father, I would be]
• Composer: C. A. Fyke
• Incipit: 53151 23345 33253
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.