NEARER TO THEE

I have a longing in this heart of mine,
I want to be, yes to be nearer to
Thee,
I would be holy for I would be Thine
Draw me I pray, day after day
Nearer to Thee.

CHORUS
Nearer to Thee, nearer to Thee
Oh grant It Lord, grant it Lord
This is my plea; I want to stay
In heaven’s fair land where I
Will be,
Where I’ll be nearer to Thee.

Being firm and faithful,
by faith I’ll be home
Some happy day, yes some day,
On heavenly shore,
and I shall walk
On streets of pure gold where
we’ll all live
Nearer to Thee.