Closer to Thee

Verse 1

Closer, still closer, my Savior, to thee, Closer to Jesus my heart longs to be; Round me his arm, on his bosom my head, Near the dear side which on Calvary bled.

Chorus

Closer, closer, closer to thee, Closer, still closer, my Savior, to thee.

Verse 2

Closer by day, tho’ my sky be all bright, Closer, still closer, when falleth the night; Earth has no spot where without him I’m safe, Time has no moment I need not his grace.

Verse 3

When to the Jordan of death I descend, Danger I’ll fear not if Christ be my friend; Breasting the billows, my death-song shall be, Closer, still closer, my Savior, to thee.