Near to the Heart of God

Near to the Heart of God

Text written by Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944)

Tune composed in 1901 by Cleland B. McAfee

V. 1 There is a place of quiet rest,

Near to the heart of God,

A place where sin cannot molest,

Near to the heart of God.

Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.

Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer,

Sent from the heart of God,

Hold us, who wait before Thee,

Near to the heart of God.

V. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet,

Near to the heart of God,

A place where we our Savior meet,

Near to the heart of God.

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V. 3 There is a place of full release,

Near to the heart of God,

A place where all is joy and peace,

Near to the heart of God.

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