Nearer, Still Nearer

Verse 1

Nearer, still nearer— close to Thy heart, draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art; fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast; shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest, shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest.

Verse 2

Nearer, still nearer— nothing I bring, naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King– only my sinful, now contrite heart; grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart, grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.

Verse 3

Nearer, still nearer— Lord, to be Thine, sin with its follies I gladly resign– all of its pleasures, pomp and its pride; give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.

Verse 4

Nearer, still nearer— while life shall last, till safe in glory my anchor is cast; through endless ages, ever to be nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee, nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee.