Draw Me Nearer

Verse 1

Blessed Savior, draw me nearer, As I walk the narrow way; When my soul is sorely tempted, Thou wilt all my fears allay.

Chorus

Blessed Jesus, wilt Thou keep me Near Thy side, Thy bleeding side; Draw me nearer, loving Savior, Let me in Thy love abide.

Verse 2

By Thy help I’ll trust Thee ever, Though the shadows gather round; Thou my light, and my salvation, Let Thy grace in me abound.

Verse 3

I will walk by faith in Jesus, On this high and holy way; Onward will I press and upward, Drawing nearer every day.

Verse 4

When I’m passing through the furnace, I draw near, my Lord, to Thee; As I hear Thee gently whisper, “Closer come, My child, to Me.