Nearer, Still Nearer

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

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

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 cruicified
Give me but Jesus, my Lord cruicified

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