Nearer to Thee

Verse 1

“Nearer to Thee,” Lord, so oft have I wandered, Weary and heart-sore I come unto thee; Long have I waited and love have I pondered, Still would I pray to be “Nearer to thee.”

Chorus

“Nearer to thee.” “Nearer to thee,” Oh, how I long to be “Nearer to thee.”

Verse 2

“Nearer to Thee,” Lord, thy lost one is crying, Far from thy love and far from thy fold; Keep me from danger and save me in dying, Oh, in thy book may my name be enrolled.

Verse 3

“Nearer to Thee,” at thy footstool I’m kneeling, Heed then my weeping grant thou my pray’r; Sweet in my soul, in thy presence revealing, Beauty and lovliness, made by thee there.

Verse 4

“Nearer to Thee,” Lord, the darkness falls round me; Sinful and tempted I trust in thy love; Light of my soul, my Shepherd, who found me, Keep and protect me till safe home above.