Come Near

Julia H. Johnston • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 48:16

Verse 1

“Come near to me,” thy Master speaks, Oh, why this long delay? Thou art the soul that Jesus seeks, He calleth thee today.

Chorus

Come near, come near, for I am He, Who teacheth thee, Who leadeth thee In the way that thou shouldst go.

Verse 2

Come near, and meet Him face to face, Thy Saviour crucified; Accept His pardon, seek His grace, And close to Him abide.

Chorus

Come near, come near, for I am He, Who teacheth thee, Who leadeth thee In the way that thou shouldst go.

Verse 3

Oh, haste and come, ere darkness falls, The call rings loud and clear; ‘Tis He, thy great Redeemer calls, The heav’nly message hear.

Chorus

Come near, come near, for I am He, Who teacheth thee, Who leadeth thee In the way that thou shouldst go.

Verse 4

Afar from Him when fears o’ertake, How shalt thou find thy way? Before the storms of sorrow break, Come near to Him today.

Chorus

Come near, come near, for I am He, Who teacheth thee, Who leadeth thee In the way that thou shouldst go.

Scripture References

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