Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

Verse 1

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide.

Chorus

Take, oh, take, and cherish me, Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.

Verse 2

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Proved by my trials, I’ll be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Humbly I come to thee now; Earnest, I prayerfully bow.

Verse 3

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever my anthem will be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Loving thee, ever I pray, Aid me thy will to obey.

Verse 4

Nearer, dear Savior, to thee, Nearer, nearer to thee— Ever I’m striving to be Nearer, yet nearer to thee! Trusting, in thee I confide; Hoping, in thee I abide.