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,
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.
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.
Words and Music: Lelia Naylor Morris (1862-1929)
Weblinks und Verweise
Notensatz, 4stimmig und vorspielbare Präsentation (pdf, Morris, mit englischsprachiger Textunterlegung; externer Link zu Hymnary.org)
Audiofiles (midi, mp3, externe Links zu Hymnary.org)