Closer to Thee (Taylor)

Closer to Thee

near to Thy side

Closer

dear Lord

I would abide;

Hold me in Thy em­brace

’Neath ev­ery smile of grace;

Grant me

Thy child

a place

Closer to Thee.

Closer to Thee

near to Thy breast

Closer to Thee

Lord

let me rest;

Guide me when I would stray

Keep me from sin each day

Draw me

dear Lord

I pray

Closer to Thee.

Closer to Thee

clos­er each day

In from the world

draw me away;

Let me abide with Thee

Blest Lamb of Cal­va­ry

O let me ev­er be

Closer to Thee.

Closer to Thee

hap­py and free

Grant me

O Lord

ev­er to be;

Hear me in ev­ery cry

Stand near when I must die;

Then take me home on high

Closer to Thee.