Closer to Thee by Austin Taylor Ps 142:5 CLOSER TO THEE—Austin Taylor Closer to Thee 1 Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer, dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, ’Neath ev’ry smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child, a place Closer to Thee. 2 Closer to Thee, near to Thy breast, Closer to Thee; Lord, let me rest; Guide me when I would stray, Keep me from sin each day, Draw me, dear Lord, I pray, Closer to Thee. 3 Closer to Thee, happy and free, Grant me, O Lord, ever to be; Hear