Draw Me Nearer

Authors

2004 Word Music, LLC (Copyright)
Diane Sheets (Text)
Fanny J. Crosby (Artist)

Draw Me Nearer

Verse 1
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I am 
Thine, O 
Lord, I have 
heard Your 
voice,
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And it 
told Your 
love to 
me;
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But I 
long to 
rise in the 
arms of 
faith
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And be 
closer 
drawn to 
Thee.
Chorus
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Draw me 
neare
r
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To the
 cross where 
Thou hast 
died;
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Draw me 
neare
r
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To Your 
precious bleeding 
side.
Verse 2
There are great depths of love that I cannot know
'Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
'Till I rest in peace with Thee.
Bridge 1
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You draw me with Your mercy,
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You draw me with Your love.
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You draw me with forgiveness 
by Your 
blood.
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You draw me with compassion,
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You draw me as a bride.
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You draw me closer to Your 
precious 
side.
Verse 3
Consecrate me now to Your service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine.
Bridge 2
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Draw me 
neare
r.