Light and Life ‎#64

64. Draw me closer to thee

1 Closer to thee, my Father, draw me,
I long for thine embrace;
Closer within thine arms enfold me,
I seek a resting place.

Chorus:
Closer with the cords of love,
Draw me, to thyself above;
Closer draw me
To thyself above.

2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me,
Nor let me leave thee more,
Sighing to feel thine arms around me,
And all my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus]

3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me,
Till I am wholly thine;
Quicken, refine, and wash and cleanse me,
Till pure my soul shall shine. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me
• Title: Draw me closer to thee
• Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
• Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Notes: By permission of J. H. Tenney.

Tune Information

• Name: [Closer to thee, my Father, draw me]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Key: A Major