Nearer to Thee

Verse 1

Nearer, Jesus, to Thee! Thou hast suffered for me, For my sins Thou didst die to atone; Mine the sin and the blame, Thine the cross and the shame; What compassion and love hast Thou shown!

Chorus

Nearer, nearer to Thee, O to be nearer to Thee! Twill be glory to me When Thy face I shall see, And forever be nearer to Thee.

Verse 2

Nearer, Jesus, to Thee! Since my soul was made free, All my longings in Thee have an end; Never, Lord, from my heart For a moment depart; Ever reign there my King and my Friend.

Verse 3

Nearer, Jesus, to Thee! Thou art dearer to me Than when first on Thy name I believed; Every day, more and more, Do I love and adore For new mercies and blessings received.