Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died. Bulk Order Discount. The text appeared with the following inscription from Hebrews 10:22: "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. " The refrain is the theological hub around which the spokes of the stanzas all connect: "Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious bleeding side. I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith. So I come, dear Savior, knocking, Knocking at sweet mercy's gate, Why should I for its unlocking.
When I Can Read My Title Clear. Archived Promotions. Sign up for our email list! Draw Me Nearer - R/P CD-Digital Version. There are depths of love that I cannot know.
First Line: Draw Me Nearer, 1. DRAW ME NEARER (Choral). Draw Me Nearer - R/P CD. Terms of Use: R. J. Stevens Music, LLC has been commercially authorized to present this hymn for sale only and cannot grant copyright privileges for performances, recording, or use beyond the sale of the download. That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God. The blues-gospel style of Jack Schrader has been applied to another old favorite, lending it that strong, memorable quality and great appeal. Fanny Crosby, the prolific blind poetess, was visiting her friend and collaborator, William H. Doane in his home. Arranged by: Leah Shifflett. Doane added the music in the morning.
In the final stanza, Crosby acknowledges that her relationship will not be complete until she reaches heaven ("cross the narrow sea") and then she will find "rest in peace with thee. Till I rest in peace with Thee. Draw Me Nearer - Rhythm Parts. 🎼 Free Shipping over $100. Articles & Interviews. Verse 3: Let the treasures of the trial Form within me as I go, At the end of this long passage, Let me leave them at Your throne.
Words: Helen G. Pierce, in The Highway Hymnal, revised edition (Nevada, Iowa: Highway Office, 1886). Lent & Easter Musicals. Crosby seems to mix her cleansing metaphors intentionally—"pure water" and "bleeding side. " When We All Get to Heaven.
Scripture: Ephesians 3:16. Shine, Jesus, Shine. This lovely hymn was written and literally born in Cincinnati, Ohio. It may be that the "friend to friend" communion of the third stanza is an allusion to Crosby's fine friendship with Doane. That before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! If you know where to get a good photo of Pierce (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels), would you? The arrangement builds to a climactic a capella section that highlights the message of this Fanny Crosby/William Doane classic. Season: Christmas | General. 0.. the first to rate this item. Search by Hymnwriter.
Songbooks - Digital. Their conversation turned to the nearness of God. Theme: Cross of Christ | Devotion | Gospel. Songs That Jesus Said (2005). Crosby was touched by their talk and wrote the words of this hymn before she retired that night. Chorus: May this journey bring a blessing; May I rise on wings of faith; At the end of my heart's testing, With Your likeness let me wake. Awaken the Dawn (2009). She had a talent for focusing attention on Christ, and on the glories of eternal life with Him.
In that way, she opened the eyes of believers everywhere. Exchange & Return Policy. My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Getty Kids Hymnal – In Christ Alone – Songbook. Music Folders & Organizers. Seek, Thou biddest me, and seeking, Thou shalt never fail to find. If a mere human can be such a friend, how much greater would a friendship be with the Author of love, the Lord of all!