Closer to thee, my Father, draw me
1
Closer to thee, my Father, draw me,I long for thine embrace;Closer within thine arms enfold me,I seek a resting place.
2
Chorus. (soprano and alto — the upper line)Closer with the cords of love,Draw me to thyself above;Closer draw me,To thyself above.
3
(tenor and bass — the lower line, sung at the same time)Closer, closer with the cords of love,Draw me, draw me to thyself above;Closer with the cords of love,Draw me to thyself above,Draw me to thyself above.
2
Closer to thee, my Saviour, draw me,Nor let me leave thee more;Fain would I feel thine arms around me,And count my wand'rings o'er.
3
Closer by thy sweet Spirit draw me,Till I am all like thee;Quicken, refine, and wash, and cleanse me,Till I am pure and free.