NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD
(THERE IS A PLACE OF QUIET REST)
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
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.
Refrain
Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944) Courtesy of McAfee Library, Park College |
Words & Music:
Cleland B. McAfee, 1903
(MIDI, score). He wrote these words after two of his nieces died from diphtheria. The Park College choir sang the new hymn outside the quarantined house.
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