Nearer Still Nearer

Verse 1:
Nearer, still nearer,
Close to Thy heart,
Draw me, my Savior,
So precious Thou art;
Fold me, O fold me
Close to Thy breast,
Shelter me safe
In that haven of rest,
Shelter me safe
In that haven of rest.

Verse 2:
Nearer, still nearer,
Nothing I bring,
Naught as an offering
To Jesus my King,
Only my sinful,
Now contrite heart;
Grant me the cleansing
Thy blood doth impart,
Grant me the cleansing
Thy blood doth impart.

Verse 3:
Nearer, still nearer,
Lord, to be Thine;
Sin with its follies,
I gladly resign,
All of its pleasures,
Pomp and its pride;
Give me but Jesus,
My Lord crucified,
Give me but Jesus,
My Lord crucified.

Verse 4:
Nearer, still nearer,
While life shall last,
Till safe in glory
My anchor is cast;
Through endless ages,
Ever to be
Nearer, my Savior,
Still nearer to Thee,
Nearer, my Savior,
Still nearer to Thee.