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First Line:
Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart
Title:
Nearer, Still Nearer
Author:
Mrs. C. H. Morris
Meter:
9.10.9.10.10
Language:
English
Notes:
Polish translation: See "Bliżej, o bliżej wznieṡ mnie i tul"; Spanish translation: See "Cerca, más cerca, oh Dios, de Ti" by Vicente Mendoza; Swahili translation: See "Nivute kwako, Bwana Yesu"
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Title:
[Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart] (Morris)
Composer:
Mrs. C. H. Morris
Meter:
9.10.9.10.10
Copyright:
Public Domain