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 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.