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Near to the Heart of God

Lyrics by: Cleland Boyd McAfee (1901)
Music by: Cleland Boyd McAfee (1901)
Tune: MCAFEE · 8.7.8.7.8.7
Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Verse 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.

Refrain

O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.

Verse 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.

Verse 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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Written to console bereaved friends, this hymn expresses the peace and comfort found in God's presence during sorrow.