The wonderful hymn, Near to the Heart of God, was born during a time of tremendous human suffering and sadness. Cleland McAfee found that unexpected problems or crises may come into our lives.
Often, we cannot escape the pressures and shadows that accompany those problems. However, these can be faced with spiritual strength, which God faithfully provides. This is the message expressed in this song: There is a place of quiet rest...Near to the heart of God.
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Lyrics: Near to the Heart of God1. 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.
2. 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)
3. 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)
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