Nearer, still nearer, close to my Lord;
I will seek Je­sus in prayer and the Word.
As I draw near to my precious Lord:
His Word has promised His Spi­rit outpoured!
His Word has promised His Spi­rit outpoured!

Each day I’ll follow His blest commands,
Each day I’ll praise Him and cling to His hand.
Walking with Je­sus I’ll surely find
All my desires in Je­sus are mine!
All my desires in Je­sus are mine!

Help of the helpless, my blessèd Lord!
Caring for each one, in love watching o’er;
Holy compassion guarding our way:
Jesus my Shepherd, help me not to stray,
Jesus my Shepherd, help me not to stray.

Nearer still nearer, to end of time.
Speaking His gospel sal­va­tion divine.
Showing His way and doing His will:
Some day in Hea­ven our joy be fulfilled!
Some day in Hea­ven our joy be fulfilled!