Nearer, still nearer, close Thy heart,
Draw
me, my Saviour, 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
Nearer,
still nearer, nothing I bring,
Nought
as an offering to Jesus my King–
Only
my sinful now contrite heart;
Grant
me the cleaning Thy blood doth impart,
Grant
me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart.
3
Nearer,
still nearer, Lord, to be Thine;
Sin
with its follies, I gladly resign,
All
of its pleasure, pomp and its pride;
Give
me, but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
Give
me, but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
4
Nearer,
still nearer, while life shall last;
Till
safe in glory my anchor is cast;
Through
endless ages ever to be,
Nearer,
my Saviour, still nearer to Thee,
Nearer,
my Saviour, still nearer to Thee.