Come Closer to Me

When I get weary with toils of the day

Author: Barney Elliott Warren
Tune: [When I get weary with toils of the day]
Published in 5 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 When I get weary with toils of the day,
Off in the secret I kneel and pray;
There I can hear my Lord sweetly say,
“Come closer, my child, to me.”

Refrain:
Closer, my child, to me,
Closer, my child, to me;
Closer, my child, to me,
Come closer, come closer,
Closer, my child, to me.

2 When all around in this cold, dark land
Nothing encourages me to stand,
Jesus says, holding me by the hand,
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

3 When in afflictions I suffer long,
Jesus comes bringing this lovely song:
“Trust in my grace, and you shall be strong,
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

4 When I am meeting with trials severe,
When I am parting with loved ones here,
Looking to Jesus, His voice I can hear:
“Come closer, my child, to me.” [Refrain]

Select Hymns, 1911 (Timeless Truths)

Author: Barney Elliott Warren

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Text Information

First Line: When I get weary with toils of the day
Title: Come Closer to Me
Author: Barney Elliott Warren
Meter: 10.10.10.7 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Closer, my child, to me
Copyright: Public Domain

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Timeless Truths #711

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