5354. Oh, to Be Nearer

1. Oh, to be nearer, nearer,
The feet of my Lord and King!
Oh, to enjoy His presence,
And only His love to sing!

Refrain
Only His love, only His love,
Ever my song shall be:
His wonderful love, preparing above
A robe and a crown for me.

2. Oh, to be nearer, nearer
Communing with Him in prayer!
Oh, to be stronger, stronger,
My burden of toil to bear! [Refrain]

3. Oh, to be nearer, nearer
My Refuge, my Hope, my All!
Oh, to be always ready
To answer my Savior’s call! [Refrain]

4. Oh, for a faith still brighter,
And clearer from day to day!
Oh, to be more like Jesus,
In all that I do and say! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Oh, to be nearer, nearer
Title: Oh, to Be Nearer
Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1881)
Refrain First Line: Only His love, only His love
Language: English
Source: The Wells of Salvation, by John R. Sweney & William Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1881)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Oh, to be nearer, nearer]
Composer: William James Kirkpatrick
Incipit: 55555 61655 52323
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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