The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1199

1199. Closer to thee, my Father, draw me

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,
Thy thyself above.

2 Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me,
Nor let me leave thee more;
Fain would I feel thine arms around me,
And count my wand'rings o'er. [Chorus]

3 Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me,
Till I am all like thee;
Quicken, refine, and wash, and cleanse me,
Till I am pure and free. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Closer to thee, my Father, draw me
• Author: Mrs. E. W. Chapman
• Refrain First Line: Closer with the cords of love
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 30:21
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: DRAW ME CLOSER TO THEE
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Key: A Major