Closer To Thee Blessed Saviour

by John H. Kurzenknabe

Closer to Thee, blessed Saviour,
Take me and shelter me there;
Like as the faint drooping lilies,
I need Thy tenderest care.

Closer to Thee, blessed Saviour,
In Thy strong arms may I hide;
Keep me from sin and temptation,
Ever with Thee to abide.

Closer to Thee, Blessed Saviour,
Leaning on Thy tender breast,
Take me, Thou precious Redeemer,
Here let my soul sweetly rest.

Chorus

Closer To Thee, blessed Saviour to Thee,
Closer, still closer, still closer to Thee,