First Line: Thou whose hand thus far hath led ,

Thou whose hand thus far hath led
Wheresoe'er my path may be ; [me,
Lord, I pray that Thou wilt ever
Draw, and keep me near to Thee.
Near to Thee, O Lord, to Thee----
Draw me ever near to Thee.

2 When the way is dark and cheerless,
When no ray of light I see,
May Thine arms of love and mercy
Draw me ever near to Thee.

3 Thou in whom my soul is trusting,
Hope of life and joy to me ;
While on earth a pilgrim stranger,
Draw me ever near to Thee.