SDA Hymnal:#310
Robert Harkness (1880-1961)
[Verse]
Bb F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Jesus,
F7 F Bb
In His presence a-bide,
D7 C D Gm
Constantly try-ing to serve Him,
C C7 F
Safe and secure at His side.
[Refrain]
Bb D7 Eb
I would draw nearer to Je-sus,
C C7 F7
I would drawer to Him;
Bb F Bb Eb Bb
Ful-ly surren-dered each moment,
F F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Him.
[Verse 2]
Bb F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Jesus,
F7 F Bb
Noth-ing with-holding from Him,
D7 C D Gm
Knowing He loves to be gracious,
C C7 F
I would draw nearer to Him.
[Refrain]
Bb D7 Eb
I would draw nearer to Je-sus,
C C7 F7
I would drawer to Him;
Bb F Bb Eb Bb
Ful-ly surren-dered each moment,
F F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Him.
[Verse 3]
Bb F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Jesus,
F7 F Bb
Seek-ing His strength to be true,
D7 C D Gm
Willing to tell of His goodness,
C C7 F
Gladly His blest will to do.
[Refrain]
Bb D7 Eb
I would draw nearer to Je-sus,
C C7 F7
I would drawer to Him;
Bb F Bb Eb Bb
Ful-ly surren-dered each moment,
F F7 Bb
I would draw nearer to Him.