Nearer to Thee

Verse 1

Draw Thou my soul, O Christ, Closer to Thine; Breathe into every wish Thy will divine; Raise my low self above, Won by Thy deathless love; Ever, O Christ, thro' mine Let Thy life shine.

Verse 2

Lead forth my soul, O Christ, One with Thine own, Joyful to follow Thee Thro' paths unknown; In Thee my strength renew; Give me Thy work to do; Thro' me Thy truth be shown, Thy love made known.

Verse 3

Not for myself alone May my prayer be; Lift Thou Thy world, O Christ, Closer to Thee; Cleanse it from guilt and wrong; Teach it salvation's song, Till earth, as heav'n, fulfill God's holy will. Amen.