188.  Nearer To Thee

1
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me.
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer to thee!

2
Though like a wanderer,
Daylight all gone,
Darkness comes over me,
My rest a stone,
Yet even here I’d be
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer to thee!

3
Bright doth thy Truth appear
Shining from heav’n;
This light thou sendest me,
In mercy giv’n,
Ever to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer to thee!

4
Lord, I would scale the height,
Nearer to be;
My soul would wing its flight
Quickly to thee.
O! may each day bear me
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer, my God, to thee!
Nearer to thee!