Closer Lord to Thee { Closer Lord to Thee OLMUTZ-Composer Unknown (arr. Lowell Mason) Closer, Lord, to Thee } Closer, Lord, to Thee I cling, Closer still to Thee; Safe beneath Thy sheltering wing I would ever be; Rude the blast of doubt and sin, Fierce assaults without, within, Help me, Lord, the battle win; Closer, Lord, to Thee Closer yet, O Lord, my Rock, Refuge of my soul; Dread I not the tempest-shock, Tho' the billows roll. Wildest storm cannot alarm, For, to me, can come no harm, Leaning on Thy loving arm; Closer, Lord, to Thee Closer still, my Help, my Stay, Closer, closer still; Meekly there I learn to say, "Father, not my will;" Learn that in affliction's hour, When the clouds of sorrow lower, Love directs Thy hand of power; Closer Lord, to Thee. Closer, Lord, to Thee I come, Light of life Divine; Thro' the ever Blessed Son, Joy and peace are mine; Let me in Thy love abide, Keep me ever near Thy side, In the "Rock of Ages" hide, Closer, Lord, to Thee