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
Chorus:
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
Darkness be over me, my rest a stone.
Yet in my dreams I’d be
Nearer, my God to Thee
There let the way appear,
steps unto Heav’n;
All that Thou sendest me,
in mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee
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
Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I’ll fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Song Meaning
Even if hardship is the path, the hymn asks to be drawn nearer to God.
Biblical Message
Psalm 73:28 speaks of nearness to God as good; James 4:8 calls people to draw near.
Reflection
Bring hardship into a prayer for closeness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Nearer my God to Thee Lyrics”?
Even if hardship is the path, the hymn asks to be drawn nearer to God.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 73:28 speaks of nearness to God as good; James 4:8 calls people to draw near.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for a service of comfort.