Nearer Thee

Verse 1

Nearer thee and ever nearer, O thou constant, mighty Friend! Thou to me art more and dearer Than all joys that earth can lend.

Chorus

Nearer thee, nearer thee, Closer, closer to thy side; In thy keeping safe are we; With us evermore abide.

Verse 2

Thou canst save us and deliver When the evil hosts assail; Thou of mercies art the giver, Thro' thy promise we prevail.

Verse 3

We accept of thy salvation, And like thee would perfect be; Oh, deliver from temptation, Draw us nearer, nearer thee.