Nearer Thee
Nearer thee and ever nearer,
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Nearer thee and ever nearer,O thou constant, mighty Friend!Thou to me art more and dearerThan all joys that earth can lend.
Chorus.
Nearer thee, nearer thee,Closer, closer to thy side;In thy keeping safe are we;With us evermore abide.
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Thou canst save us and deliverWhen the evil hosts assail;Thou of mercies art the giver,Thro' thy promise we prevail.
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We accept of thy salvation,And like thee would perfect be;Oh, deliver from temptation,Draw us nearer, nearer thee.