NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD
"He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart."
Isaiah 40:11
Words: Cleland Boyd McAfee, 1903. He wrote these words after two of his
nieces tragically died from diphtheria. The Park College choir sang the
new hymn outside the quarantined house.
Music: "McAfee," Cleland B. McAfee, 1903.
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, blessed Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us who wait before Thee
Near to the heart of God.
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain