Nearer Thee

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They were singing, sweetly singing

Author: Frank L. Stanton
Tune: [They were singing, sweetly singing]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 They were singing, sweetly singing,
And the song melodiously,
On the ev’ning air was ringing,
Nearer, nearer still to thee.

Refrain:
Nearer thee oh blest Redeemer,
Ever dwell forever with us,
Let us in thy love abide.

2 Nearer thee; how sweet the feeling,
Nearer thee in gain and loss,
Nearer thee when I am kneeling,
In the shadow of thy cross. [Refrain]

3 Nearer thee when love descending,
Falls in blessing on my head,
Nearer thee when I am bending
O’er the graves that hid my head. [Refrain]

4 Nearer thee in joy and sorrow,
‘Tis the same where’er I roam,
Nearer thee today, tomorrow,
O my Christ, my King, my Home. [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.3 #101

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First Line:	They were singing, sweetly singing
Title:	Nearer Thee
Author:	Frank L. Stanton
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Nearer thee O blest Redeemer
Copyright:	Public Domain