Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer

I look towards the wintering trees

To hush my fretful (烦躁) soul

As they rise to face the icy sky

And hold fast beneath the snow

Their rings grow wide, their roots go deep

That they might hold their height

And stand like valiant (英勇) soldiers

Through the watches of the night (不眠之夜)

And no human shoulder ever bears

The weight of all the world

But hearts can sink beneath the ache

Of trouble’s sudden surge

Yet far beyond all knowing

There’s a strong unsleeping light

That reaches ‘round to hold me

Through the watches of the night

I have cried upon the steps that seem

Too steep for me to climb

And I’ve prayed against a burden

I did not want to be mine

But here I am and this is where

You’re calling me to fight

And You I will remember

Through the watches of the night

You I will remember

Through the watches of the night.

 And Jesus draw me ever nearer

As I labour through the storm.

You have called me to this passage,

and I’ll follow, though I’m worn.

May this journey bring a blessing,

May I rise on wings of faith;

And at the end of my heart’s testing,

With Your likeness let me wake.

Jesus guide me through the tempest (暴风雨);

Keep my spirit staid (稳重) and sure.

And when the midnight meets the morning,

Let me love You even more.

And may this journey bring a blessing,

May I rise on wings of faith;

And at the end of my heart’s testing,

With Your likeness let me wake.

And let the treasures of the trial

Form within me as I go –

And at the end of this long passage,

Let me leave them at Your throne.

And may this journey bring a blessing,

May I rise on wings of faith;

And at the end of my heart’s testing,

With Your likeness let me wake.

“Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer”

Music by Keith Getty; Words by Margaret Becker

Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music

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