Nearer, Still Nearer | Songs and Everlasting Joy

The words of this beautiful hymn came from the experiences of the writer. She was impressed with the drawing power of His love toward her personally.

May you also feel the drawing power of God toward you in your personal walk with Him.

Nearer, Still Nearer

Verse 1
Nearer, still nearer, close to 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.

Verse 2
Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,
Naught as an offering 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.

Verse 3
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.

Verse 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!