Nearer, Still Nearer (Arr. G. Van Dorland) 

Little did I know that my girlfriend at 15 years of age would become my wife at 18. This was in 1978 and this hymn was very popular in our Church choir, she sang soprano and I sing tenor....always very moving. Little did I know that 38 years later our youth group from yet the same church would sing this same hymn to my wife in Hospice as she was passing from breast cancer. We shared a beautiful life together with two blessed children....still faithful in the same Church. God is great for sure! Death only means that one of us is closer to God and with time we will be together again. Praise God, Praise the Lord Jesus and all of those that worked so hard rehearsing to create such a spectacular rendition. "To God be the Glory, great things he hath done"

1 Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart, Draw me, my Savior, so precious thou art. Fold me, O fold me close to thy breast; Shelter me safe in that haven of rest, Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. 2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King- Only my sinful, now contrite heart; Grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart, Grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be thine, Sin with its follies I gladly resign, All of its pleasures, pomp, and its pride; Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee.

The soloist is blest with an amazing voice. May you dear friend, continue to use it for the glory of God.🙏🏾

So touching...thanks to our God and His Son Jesus.

Best version for this prayerful song .thanks dear brothers and sisters for this heavenly music.from the southern part of India.

Thank you for using your considerable talents for the LORD

Such a beautiful rendition........ we sang this song at my dad's memorial service. Praise the Lord, God is Good all the time.

Absolutely breathtaking 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Excellent singing. Praise the Lord!

this is a beautiful rendition to my fav song☺❤

Beautiful 🙏🏻🤗

So beautiful! Thank you!

Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

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lovely singing and playing

Wonderful recording. Well done. Blessings!

How does this not have more views? It is so good!

Love the effort you put into this. Sounds heavenly good

Beautiful voice low

Sir, pls sing this song solo, you’re blessed with a beautiful voice

I am learning the tune for the first time

Bought the cd - love it!

prachtige opname.

Singing with you choir

Hi Garrett, is there any way I can get this arrangement on sheet music for my dad? I can give you my emails address or anything that is easiest for you. Thank you so much for your talent.

Did you ever publish your arrangement? Looking to use it for our choir in the states. Gorgeous.

Where can I purchase the piano and violin scores? Such a beautiful arrangement!

唱得很好，請問有歌詞嗎？謝謝

De onde vocês são? Eu gostaria de ir nessa igreja um dia. Tem aqui no Brasil?

Nearer still nearer to that microphone.

your page is not working. Beautiful voices.