Near to the Heart of God

Cleland Boyd McAfee (1901) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 33:14

Verse 1

There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God, a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God.

Chorus

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.

Verse 2

There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God, a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God.

Chorus

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.

Verse 3

There is a place of full release, near to the heart of God, a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God.

Chorus

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.

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