The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#448

448. Nearer, My God, to Thee

1 Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer to Thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

2 Though, like a wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Yet in my dreams I'd be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

3 Then let my way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou sendest me,
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

4 Then with my waking thoughts,
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise.
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

5 Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee!
• Title: Nearer, My God, to Thee
• Author: Sarah (Flower) Adams (1841)
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 6 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:11-17
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Christ: Longing for

Tune Information

• Name: BETHANY
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1856)
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 6 4.
• Key: G Major