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Text:Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
Author:Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942
Tune:[Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]
Composer:William Clayson, 1840–1887

99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee

1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide.

[Chorus:]
Take, oh, take, and cherish me,
Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.

2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Proved by my trials, I’ll be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Humbly I come to thee now;
Earnest, I prayerfully bow. [Chorus]

3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever my anthem will be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Loving thee, ever I pray,
Aid me thy will to obey. [Chorus]

4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee—
Ever I’m striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee
Title: Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
Author: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849–1942
Refrain First Line: Take, oh, take, and cherish me
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Jesus Christ: Example; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Savior (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: [Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee]
Composer: William Clayson, 1840–1887
Incipit: 31353 21164 31231
Key: E♭ Major



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