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122. Nearer to Thee

1 O to be nearer, my Saviour, to Thee,
Feeling more surely Thy presence with me;
Under Thy shadow each day to abide,
Happy, dear Saviour, to walk at Thy side.

Refrain:
Nearer to Thee, nearer to Thee,
Draw me, dear Saviour, still nearer to Thee;
Nearer to Thee, nearer to Thee,
Draw me, dear Saviour, still nearer to Thee.

2 O to be emptied of self by Thy grace,
Grant that Thy Spirit my own may replace;
Make me as Thou art, Lord, pure as the light,
Evil despising and loving the right. [Refrain]

3 Nearer to Thee when the stormy winds blow;
Nearer to Thee when my tears overflow;
Nearer to Thee, Lord, whatever it bring,
Labor or rest, I can cheerfully sing. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: O to be nearer, my Saviour, to thee
Title: Nearer to Thee
Author: Rev. W. C. Martin
Refrain First Line: Nearer to thee
Publication Date: 1912
Tune Information
Name: [O to be nearer, my Saviour, to Thee]
Composer: James M. Black



Media
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