Author: Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #495 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God;
a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.
Refrain
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before thee
near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God;
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
3 There is place a place of full release,
near to the heart of God;
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain] Topics: Christan Life Meditation and Prayer Tune Title: MCAFEE
Near to the Heart of GOd