Nearer yet and near­er

We found "Nearer yet and near­er" used in 2 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.

“Nearer yet and near­er”· 2 hymns found
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Higher yet and high­er, out of clouds and sight,
O’er the wa­ters soft and clear;

Nearer yet and near­er

Light se­rene and ho­ly, where my soul may rest,
Soft it breaks up­on the ear,

Purer Yet and Purer

Lyricist: Johann von Goethe (1749–1832)
Composer: Anonymous
Hymn 1

...Higher yet and high­er, out of clouds and sight,

Nearer yet and near­er, ris­ing to the Light;

Light se­rene and ho­ly, where my soul may rest,...

HymnC

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Higher yet and high­er, out of clouds and sight,

Nearer yet and near­er, ris­ing to the Light;

Light se­rene and ho­ly, where my soul may rest,

Purer Yet and Purer

Hark! The Vesper Hymn Is Stealing

Lyricist: Thomas Moore (1779–1852)
Composer: John Stevenson, 1818
Hymn 2

...O’er the wa­ters soft and clear;

Nearer yet and near­er peal­ing

Soft it breaks up­on the ear,...

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O’er the wa­ters soft and clear;

Nearer yet and near­er peal­ing

Soft it breaks up­on the ear,

Hark! The Vesper Hymn Is Stealing

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