Closer, Lord, to Thee

Verse 1

Closer, Lord, to Thee I cling, Closer still to Thee; Safe beneath Thy shelt’ring wing I would ever be; Rude the blast of doubt and sin, Fierce assaults without, within, Help me, Lord, the battle win— Closer, Lord, to Thee.

Verse 2

Closer yet, O Lord, my Rock, Refuge of my soul; Dread I not the tempest-shock, Tho’ the billows roll: Wildest storm cannot alarm For, to me can come no harm, Leaning on Thy loving arm;— Closer, Lord, to Thee.

Verse 3

Closer still, my Help, my Stay, Closer, closer still; Meekly there I learn to say, “Father, not my will;” Learn that in affliction’s hour, When the clouds of sorrow lower, Love directs Thy hand of pow’r;— Closer, Lord, to Thee.

Verse 4

Closer, Lord, to Thee I come, Light of life Divine; Through the ever blessed Son, Joy and peace are mine; Let me in Thy love abide, Keep me ever near Thy side, In the “Rock of Ages” hide;— Closer, Lord, to Thee.