Hymn 542 – NEARER, my God to Thee | C&S English Hymnary

1. NEARER, my God to Thee Nearer to thee, Even though it be a cross That raiseth me Still all my song shall be Nearer my God to Thee Nearer to thee. 2. Though night steal over me My rest a stone As o’er the Patriarch Weary and lone Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer my God to thee Nearer to thee. 3. There let the way appear Steps unto heaven All that thou sendest me In mercy given Angels to beacon me Nearer my God to thee Nearer to thee. 4. Then, all my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of the stony rock Bethel I’ll raise So by my woe to be Dearer, my God to thee Nearer to thee. 5. Till in my Father’s House Perfectly blest After my journeying Safe and at rest All my delights shall be Ever, my God, with Thee Ever with Thee AMEN