And draw me close to thee.

2 In vain I struggle to be free;

I would, but cannot, fly to thee;

Ope thou the prison door for me,

And draw me close to thee.

3 Oh, bring me nearer, nearer still,

That thine own peace my soul may fill,

And I may rest in thy sweet will;

Lord, draw me close to thee.

4 Here, Lord, I would forever bide,