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Closer, Lord, to thee

Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: On thy bosom let me rest

[On Thy bosom let me rest]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Calvin Bushey Incipit: 32436 45665 17656 Used With Text: Closer, Lord, to Thee

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Hymnal: The Crowning Day #5 (1894) First Line: On Thy bosom let me rest Refrain First Line: Closer, closer, Let me ever be Lyrics: 1 On Thy bosom let me rest, Weary, worn and sore opprest; Keep me lowly; I would be Still closer to Thee. Refrain: Closer, closer, Let me ever be, Closer, yes, closer, dear Lord, to Thee. 2 When the darkness gathers near, Banish ev’ry doubt and fear; Keep me when no dawn I see, Still closer to Thee. [Refrain] 3 Guide my erring bleeding feet To the fount of life so sweet, Keep me on life’s surging sea Still closer to Thee. [Refrain] 4 Tho’ I’ve wander’d far from home Never from Thee let me roam; Day by day still let me be Still closer to Thee. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 89:19 Tune Title: [On Thy bosom let me rest]

Closer, Lord, to Thee

Hymnal: Songs of Redeeming Love #77 (1915) First Line: On Thy bosom let me rest Refrain First Line: Closer, closer Languages: English Tune Title: [On Thy bosom let me rest]

Closer, Lord, to thee

Hymnal: Fountain of Praise #d64 (1892) First Line: On thy bosom let me rest Refrain First Line: Closer, closer, let me ever be Languages: English

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J. Calvin Bushey

1847 - 1929 Composer of "[On Thy bosom let me rest]" in The Crowning Day James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there. John Perry