Hymns of the Saints ‎#139

139. Nearer, My God, to Thee

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee
• Title: Nearer, My God, to Thee
• Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848
• Refrain First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Scripture:
  Psalm 34:22
  ;
  Psalm 34:7-9
  ;
  Psalm 34:3-4
  ;
  Psalm 34:1
• Topic: Christ-like Life; Christ the Way; Commitment; Cross; Gospel; Meditation; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: WILMINGTON
• Composer: Erik Routley, 1917 -
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.
• Incipit: 12365 13213 34517
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: used by permission of the composer.