Thou whose hand thus far hath led Wheresoe'er my path may be ; [me, Lord, I pray that Thou wilt ever Draw, and keep me near to Thee. Near to Thee, O Lord, to Thee---- Draw me ever near to Thee.
2. When the way is dark and cheerless, When no ray of light I see, May Thine arms of love and mercy Draw me ever near to Thee.
3. Thou in whom my soul is trusting, Hope of life and joy to me ; While on earth a pilgrim stranger, Draw me ever near to Thee.