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
 'Til 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