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Nearer, My God, to Thee

Words by Sarah F. Adams (1805-1848), 1841
Tune: BETHANY by Lowell Mason (1792-1872), 1856
Key signature: G major (1 sharp)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4.
Public Domain
Organ Performance at Hymns Without Words
1. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee.
Refrain: Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
2. There let the way appear, steps unto Heav’n; All that Thou sendest me, in mercy giv’n; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee.
3. Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee.