1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
and it told thy love to me;
but I long to rise in the arms of faith,
and be closer drawn to thee.
[Refrain:]
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to the cross where thou hast died;
draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
by the power of grace divine;
let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
and my will be lost in thine. (Refrain)
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
that before thy throne I spend,
when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! (Refrain)
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
till I cross the narrow sea;
there are heights of joy that I may not reach
till I rest in peace with thee. (Refrain)
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | I am thine, O lord, I have heard thy voice |
| Title: | Draw Me Nearer |
| Author: | Fanny J. Crosby (1875) |
| Meter: | 10.7.10.7.Ref. |
| Scripture: | Hebrews 10:22; John 19:25; Luke 22:42; James 4:8 |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | I AM THINE |
| Composer: | William H. Doane (1875) |
| Meter: | 10.7.10.7.Ref. |
| Key: | G Major |