Nearer the Lord

Clara McAlister Brooks • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Verse 1

The Lord is my light, and the strength of my life, Then of whom shall I be afraid? He hideth my soul from the troubles that roll, In the cleft in the rock He has made.

Chorus

Then nearer, my Savior, to Thee would I come, Thou knowest the way that I take; Oh, lead me to glory—there is my home— With angels Thy praise to awake.

Verse 2

There’s One who will help in the moment of need, When my heart filled with grief o’erflows; My Jesus is near, and He sees every tear, Yea, He shares all my sorrows and woes.

Chorus

Then nearer, my Savior, to Thee would I come, Thou knowest the way that I take; Oh, lead me to glory—there is my home— With angels Thy praise to awake.

Verse 3

He giveth His angels the charge of my soul So that none of my steps shall slide; His promise is sure, He will keep me secure, Though a thousand should fall by my side.

Chorus

Then nearer, my Savior, to Thee would I come, Thou knowest the way that I take; Oh, lead me to glory—there is my home— With angels Thy praise to awake.

Verse 4

I ever would dwell in the temple of God, Where His graces so rich unfold; Contented to fill just the lowliest place, That His beauty my eyes may behold.

Chorus

Then nearer, my Savior, to Thee would I come, Thou knowest the way that I take; Oh, lead me to glory—there is my home— With angels Thy praise to awake.

Scripture References

Reference 1

psalms 73:28