Prayerfully
31243, Hymns, Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee, no. 99
1. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee-
Ever I'm striving to be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Trusting, in thee I confide;
Hoping, in thee I abide.
[Chorus]
Take, oh, take, and cherish me,
Nearer, dear Savior, to thee.
2. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee-
Proved by my trials, I'll be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Humbly I come to thee now;
Earnest, I prayerfully bow.
3. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee-
Ever my anthem will be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
Loving thee, ever I pray,
Aid me thy will to obey.
4. Nearer, dear Savior, to thee,
Nearer, nearer to thee-
Let me by holiness be
Nearer, yet nearer to thee!
When all my trials are done,
When my reward I have won,
Text: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849-1942
Music: William Clayson, 1840-1887