"Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior-so precious Thou art!"
All parts in score included.
This is a favorite one. It blends with a little of a well-known tune called Here I am, Lord written by Dan Schutte. This will be a classic one. Good for young church musicians. Perfect for Prelude, special music, offeratory, or communion music. Enjoy!
Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior-so precious Thou art!
Fold me, oh, 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 crucified;
Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
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!