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| Nearer Still Nearer |
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| Nearer still nearer close to thy heart, |
| Draw me my savior, so precious thou art; |
| Hold me, O hold me close to thy breast, |
| Shelter me safe in that haven of rest |
| Shelter me safe in that haven of rest |
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| Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, |
| Naught as an offering to Jesus my king, |
| Only my sinful, now contrite heart; |
| Grant me the cleansing thy blood does impart (2) |
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| Nearer, still nearer, Lord to be thine; |
| Sin, with it’s follies, I gladly resign, |
| All of its pleasures, pomp and it’s pride; |
| Give me but Jesus my Lord crucified (2) |
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| Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, |
| ‘Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; |
| Thro’ end less ages, ever to be |
| Nearer my savior, still nearer to thee (2) |
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