The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1231

1231. Nearer thee and ever nearer

1 Nearer thee and ever nearer,
O thou constant, mighty Friend!
Thou to me art more and dearer
Than all joys that earth can lend.

Chorus:
Nearer thee, nearer thee,
Closer, closer to thy side;
In thy keeping safe are we;
With us evermore abide.

2 Thou canst save us and deliver
When the evil hosts assail;
Thou of mercies art the giver,
Thro' thy promise we prevail. [Chorus]

3 We accept of thy salvation,
And like thee would perfect be;
Oh, deliver from temptation,
Draw us nearer, nearer thee. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer thee and ever nearer
• Author: F. E. Belden
• Refrain First Line: Nearer thee, nearer thee
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  James 4:8
  ;
  Hebrews 10:22
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: NEARER THEE
• Composer: Frank M. Davis
• Key: E♭ Major