GOSPEL >> Consecration
SDAH 301
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,
Text
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,
Nought 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.
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.
Hymn Info
Biblical Information
(a) Jhn 6:44; 1 Pet 2:4 (b) Ps 51:17; 1 John 1:9
Author
Mrs. C.H. Morris (1862-1929)
Hymn Tune
MORRIS
Metrical Number
9.10.9.10.10.
Composer
Mrs. C.H. Morris
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Notes
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From start to finish, we must draw nearer to Jesus. Beholding Him, we may overcome covetousness at every step in life because our goal is to follow where He leads, to be nearer to our Lord Who was crucified for our sinful, covetous heart. (Lesson 9, 1st Quarter 2023, Managing for the Master – Thursday, “Overcoming Covetousness” 3/2/23)
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