234. Nearer, My God, to Thee 與主日近
The hymn is based on the story of Jacob’s Ladder. Tells of a dream Jacob had while fleeing his brother, where he saw a ladder reaching from the earth to heaven with angels ascending and descending it. At the top, God promised Jacob and his descendants the land, countless future offspring, and universal blessing. Jacob awoke, realizing the place was holy as God’s house and named it Bethel. He then set up the stone he used as a pillow as a pillar and poured oil on it as an offering, beginning a relationship where God promised to be with Jacob and fulfil his promises. A well-loved hymn by many, melody with simple left hand accompaniment makes it easy to learn and play. Praise the Lord!
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me,
Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me, My rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God, to Thee.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
There let the way appear, Steps unto heav’n;
All that Thou sendest me, In mercy giv’n;
Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise;
So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
Hosanna Praise 