Near to the Heart of God

dear gracious Lord,

these present afflictions are not worthy as compared to the revelation of Your eternal glory when I see You face to face.

fearing for their souls which will perish in the lake of fire and brimstone.

thereafter, there will be life no more.

Lord, change their cold hearts and melt them with Thy Heavenly Love.

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“He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.” Isaiah 40:11

There is a place of quiet rest

Near to the Heart of God

A place where sin cannot molest

Near to the Heart of God

O Jesus, blest Redeemer

Sent from the Heart of God

Hold us who wait before Thee

Near to the Heart of God

There is a place of comfort sweet,

Near to the Heart of God

A place where we our Savior meet

Near to the Heart of God

There is a place of full release

Near to the Heart of God

A place where all is joy and peace

Near to the Heart of God.

Cleland B, McAfee

1866-1944

Story

Cleland B. McAfee is known for this one hymn. It is a “one-hit-wonder”. Mr. McAfee wrote the hymn Near to the Heart of God in 1903, after two daughters of his brother Howard died of diphtheria within 24 hours of each other. The choir of Park College went to Howard McAfee’s quarantined house and sang it outside the window to encourage the grieving family.

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