Nearer my God to Thee

Nearer to Thee

E'en though it be a cross

That raiseth me



There let the way appear

Steps unto heaven

All that Thou sendest me

In mercy given



Still all my song shall be

Nearer my God to Thee

Nearer my God to Thee

Nearer to Thee



Though like the wanderer

The sun gone down

Darkness be over me

My rest a stone



Angels to beckon me

Nearer my God to Thee

Nearer my God to Thee

Nearer to Thee



Or if on joyful wing

Cleaving the sky

Sun, moon, and stars forgot

Upward I fly



Excelsior!



Nearer my God to Thee

Steps unto heaven

All that Thou sendest me

In mercy given