Nearer to Him that hath loved me,
Nearer to Him who hath died;
Nearer through crosses and trials,
Nearer the Cru­ci­fied.

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Nearer, nearer to Him,
Nearer to Je­sus, my Sav­ior,
Nearer the Cru­ci­fied.

Nearer the fountain of blessing,
Nearer the soul cleansing tide;
Nearer the blood of the sprinkling,
Nearer the riven side.

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Nearer to Je­sus, my Sav­ior,
Nearer, still nearer His side;
Nearer my blessèd Re­deem­er,
Nearer my shepherd and guide.

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Nearer to robes of pure whiteness,
Nearer where loved ones abide;
Nearer the throne of His mercy,
Nearer the glorified.

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