390 ~ Nearer, Still Nearer
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Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Saviour, 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.
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Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an offering 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.
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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.
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Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last; Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee.