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To Jesus Draw Nigh

Ada Blenkhorn • English

Primary Scripture: James 4:8

Verse 1

Would you be free from the bondage of sin? Quickly to Jesus draw nigh; Pardon and peace He will give you within, If you to Jesus draw nigh.

Chorus

If you to Jesus draw nigh, And on His grace you rely; Hear the sweet promise so tender and true, “He will draw nigh unto you.”

Verse 2

Weary and faint are you seeking for rest? Quickly to Jesus draw nigh; Rest sweet and true will you find on His breast, If you to Jesus draw nigh.

Chorus

If you to Jesus draw nigh, And on His grace you rely; Hear the sweet promise so tender and true, “He will draw nigh unto you.”

Verse 3

If the dark waves of temptation o’ertake, Quickly to Jesus draw nigh; For your deliv’rance a way He will make, If you to Jesus draw nigh.

Chorus

If you to Jesus draw nigh, And on His grace you rely; Hear the sweet promise so tender and true, “He will draw nigh unto you.”

Verse 4

When in life’s conflict the foe shall assail, Quickly to Jesus draw nigh; He will defend you,—His arm cannot fail,— If you to Jesus draw nigh.

Chorus

If you to Jesus draw nigh, And on His grace you rely; Hear the sweet promise so tender and true, “He will draw nigh unto you.”

Verse 5

Troubled and tried, do you need a true friend, Quickly to Jesus draw nigh; Faithful and true He will be to the end, If you to Jesus draw nigh.

Chorus

If you to Jesus draw nigh, And on His grace you rely; Hear the sweet promise so tender and true, “He will draw nigh unto you.”

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • james 4:8