301   Nearer Still Nearer




[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
Nought 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.