26Nearer, Still Nearer

1. Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, mySaviour, so precious Thou art; Fold me, O fold meclose 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 anoffering to Jesus my King Only my sinfulnow 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 itsfollies, 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 inglory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages,ever to be, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee,Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee.