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Each Day A Little Nearer

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1 Each day in sweet communion,
With Jesus now I rise,
And find His service ever
A glad and sweet surprise;
Though what each day is bringing
My soul may never guess,
Yet to His cross I’m clinging,
And on my way I press.

2 And day by day I’m learning
That though my earthly way
Is oft through shadows winding,
’Twill lead to perfect day;
Each day I know I’m resting
Within His sheltering arms;
My heart, this thought enfolding,
Is safe from earth’s alarms.

3 So trusting in His mercy
And love so measureless,
Each day my soul is fuller
Of peace and joyfulness;
Each day, while life is given,
Still stronger would I be,
Till from on high my Savior
Shall say, Come home with Me."

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #7902

Author: Faith Williams

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Text Information

First Line: Each day a little nearer
Title: Each Day A Little Nearer
Author: Faith Williams
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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