Nearer, Still Nearer

Posted byCharles


cffblog6.jpgMarch 31, 2019 (Sunday)
.. as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. (Psalm 73:28).
The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth (Psalm 145:18).
In my desperation I prayed, and the LORD listened; he saved me from all my troubles.
(Psalm 34:6).
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (James 4:8).

Nearer, Still Nearer
Leila N. Morris
1898
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 off’ring 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, Lord, to be thine,
sin with its follies I gladly resign,
all of its pleasures, pomp, and its pride;
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last,
till 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.

Sung by the Calvary Chorale