Nearer, Still Nearer

1. 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. 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. 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. 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.