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, 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, nothing I bring,

Naught as an offering to Jesus my King;

Christ made atonement, then did impart,

Grace and forgiveness to my sinful heart.

Grace and forgiveness to my sinful heart.

Nearer, still nearer, through Judgment Day,

Guide me, my Savior and show me Thy way.

Teach me the secrets Thou hast unsealed,

Within Thy Word, now at this time revealed,

Within Thy Word, now at this time revealed.

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.