Blessed Savior, Ever Nearer
Authors: El Nathan, Merton Smith • Composers: James McGranahan • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double, 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1891 • Bible References: Ephesians 2:13
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1. Blessed Savior, ever nearer
I am drawing to Thy feet;
Thou hast borne my every sorrow,
I am made in Thee complete;
For Thy love my soul is yearning,
More and more its pow’r impart;
I have heard Thy tender pleading,
Come and dwell within my heart.
2. Blessed Savior, I would never,
Never more Thy love reject;
At Thy feet I learn the lesson
How Thine image to reflect;
There I go when all forsake me,
When by foes I am oppressed;
Then I hear Thy loved voice saying,
Come to me, I’ll give you rest.
3. Blessed Savior, draw me nearer,
Ever nearer to Thy heart,
When I’m weary, heavy laden,
And I feel the tempter’s dart;
Oft I stumble, oft I falter,
Oft I’m toss’d on angry seas;
But I know that Thou wilt guide me,
Thro’ the storm, to endless peace.
4. Blessed Savior, let me linger
Ever near Thy precious feet,
Till I hear that welcome summons,
Come, thy loved ones now to greet;
Oh, the joy that there awaits me,
While I hope and watch and pray!
For the morning light is dawning,
Of the fair and endless day.