Nearer, My God, To Thee
Journey to Divine Proximity: Embracing Life's Cross
Lyrics
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Expresses a desire to draw closer to God.
Nearer to Thee
Reiterates the longing to be nearer to God.
E'en though it be a cross
Suggests acceptance of difficulties or challenges (symbolized by the cross) as a means of spiritual elevation.
That raiseth me
Acknowledges that even challenges can lead to a higher spiritual state.
There let the way appear
Hopes for divine guidance and a clear path towards heaven.
Steps unto heav'n
Implies the journey to heaven involves steps, possibly indicating gradual progress or personal growth.
All that Thou sendest me
Accepts whatever God sends with gratitude.
In mercy giv'n
Emphasizes that God's gifts are bestowed out of mercy.
still all my song shall be
Declares a commitment to sing songs that draw the singer closer to God.
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Reiterates the desire to be nearer to God through prayer or worship.
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Reaffirms the closeness sought with God.
Nearer to Thee
Repeats the central theme of drawing nearer to God.
Though like the wanderer
Compares the singer to a wanderer, possibly feeling lost or adrift.
The sun gone down
Uses the setting sun as a metaphor for challenges or difficult times.
Darkness be over me
Acknowledges moments of darkness or despair.
My rest a stone
Describes a state of rest, possibly in difficult circumstances.
angels to beckon me
Anticipates the presence of angels guiding the way to God.
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Reiterates the longing to be nearer to God.
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Reaffirms the desire for closeness to God through prayer or worship.
Nearer to Thee
Repeats the central theme of drawing nearer to God.
Or if on joyful wing
Introduces the idea of transcending challenges joyfully, possibly through spiritual growth.
Cleaving the sky
Imagines soaring through the sky, symbolizing spiritual ascent or transcendence.
Sun, moon, and stars forgot
Suggests leaving behind worldly concerns (sun, moon, and stars) in the pursuit of God.
Upward I fly
Expresses the ultimate aspiration to ascend upward towards God.
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