Songs of Sovereign Grace ‎#113

113. O the Saviour Now Is Near

1 O the Saviour now is near,
His sweet gentle voice we hear;
Come lean your weary soul on him without one fear;
All your care and grief he knows,
He will conquer all your foes,
And give you sweet repose;
Praise his name.

Refrain:
Come, O come today, hear the Saviour say:
“Come and I will give you rest upon my breast;”
Come and own his sway: his commands obey;
He will take your sins away;
Praise his name.

2 Jesus longs each heart to win,
He will save from ev’ry sin;
Now open wide the door and let him enter in;
He has carried all your grief,
From your sin and unbelief
He offers sweet relief;
Praise his name. [Refrain]

3 Happy hearts that seek his grace,
Turning toward the Saviour’s face;
Now to his everlasting love, commit your case;
He will cleanse you, guide, uphold,
Till the tale of life is told,
And pearly gates unfold;
Praise his name. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O the Saviour now is near
• Title: O the Saviour Now Is Near
• Author: C. H. S.
• Refrain First Line: Come, O come today, hear the Saviour say
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1897

Tune Information

• Name: [O the Saviour now is near]
• Composer: Clarissa H. Spencer