Closer, Lord, to Thee I cling, Closer still to Thee ; Safe beneath Thy sheltering wing I would ever be ; Rude the blast of doubt and sin, Fierce assaults without, within : Help me, Lord, the battle win--- Closer, Lord, to Thee !
2. Closer yet, O Lord, my Rock, Refuge of my soul ; Dread I not the tempest shock, Though the billows roll : Wildest storm cannot alarm, For to me can come no harm, Leaning on Thy loving arm---- Closer, Lord, to Thee !
3. Closer still, my Help, my Stay, Closer, closer still ; Meekly there I learn to say, " Father, not my will ! " Learn that in affliction's hour, When the clouds of sorrow lour, Love directs Thy hand of power- Closer, Lord to Thee !
4. Closer, Lord, to Thee I come, Light of life divine ; Through the ever blessed Son, Joy and peace are mine ; Let me in Thy love abide, Keep me ever near Thy side, In the " Rock of Ages " hide- Closer, Lord, to Thee !