1 verse:
Nearer, still nearer - close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art;
Fold me, o fold me close to Thy breast;
Shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest,
Shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest!
2 verse:
Nearer, still nearer - nothing I bring,
Naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King -
Only my sinful, now contrite heart;
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart,
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart!
3 verse:
Nearer, still nearer - Lord, to be Thine,
Sin with its follies I gladly resign -
All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride;
Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified!
4 verse:
Nearer, still nearer - while life shall last,
Till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
Through endless ages, ever to be
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee,
Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee!
