Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
Draw me, my Savior so precious Thou art!
Fold me, oh, 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, 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!
Draw me, my Savior so precious Thou art!
Fold me, oh, 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, 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!