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| Text: | Nearer, Still Nearer |
| Author: | Lelia N. Morris |
| Tune: | MORRIS |
| Composer: | Lelia N. Morris |
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 offering 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, while life shall last,
'Til 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.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart |
| Title: | Nearer, Still Nearer |
| Author: | Lelia N. Morris |
| Meter: | 9.10.9.10. |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Topic: | Aspiration; Comfort and Encouragement |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MORRIS |
| Composer: | Lelia N. Morris |
| Meter: | 9.10.9.10. |
| Key: | Dâ™ Major |
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