Nearer, Still Nearer

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