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I Hear My Savior Saying

James M. Kirk • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Verse 1

I hear my Savior saying, “Come closer, My child, to Me”; I hear Him sweetly saying, “I will draw near to thee.”

Chorus

O Lord, I’m so glad Thou dost love me so, To deign to walk with me here below; Thy sweet, tender love has won my heart, And now we shall never, never, never part.

Verse 2

I hear my Savior saying, “Come, lean upon My breast”; I hear Him sweetly saying, “And I will give thee rest.”

Chorus

O Lord, I’m so glad Thou dost love me so, To deign to walk with me here below; Thy sweet, tender love has won my heart, And now we shall never, never, never part.

Verse 3

I hear my Savior saying, “Cease from thy stuggle and care”; I hear Him sweetly saying, “Leave all with Me in prayer.”

Chorus

O Lord, I’m so glad Thou dost love me so, To deign to walk with me here below; Thy sweet, tender love has won my heart, And now we shall never, never, never part.

Verse 4

I hear my Savior saying, “I’ll never leave thee now, If thou wilt bear My image Upon thy heart and brow.”

Chorus

O Lord, I’m so glad Thou dost love me so, To deign to walk with me here below; Thy sweet, tender love has won my heart, And now we shall never, never, never part.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 11:28