The Lord Is Near

The Lord is near to those who call on Him He is not far as we have made Him He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings

He said “come now hurry all you weary” To give them rest from burdens too heavy To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery

Sojourner and no place to stay Abandoned, doubted and friends betrayed Yet He arose to grant the way to eternity

A friend to the tax collectors, A comfort for the adulterers, An advocate for the sinners Of whom I am chief

The Lord is near to those who call on Him He is not far as we have made Him He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings

He said “come now hurry all you weary” To give them rest from burdens too heavy To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery

He guided all those questioning, goodness on earth He was spreading, He tasted death while bearing The shame of sinners

His night of death, prayed earnestly Father willing, take this from Me Sweat drops of blood from agony All for my sake

The Lord is near to those who call on Him He is not far as we have made Him He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings

He said “come now hurry all you weary” To give them rest from burdens too heavy To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery

When I was thirsty He quenched me When I was naked He clothed me When abandoned He sheltered me From all my fears

So how can I not be trusting His love I'll never be doubting A Father who is so loving Even to death

The Lord is near to those who call on Him He is not far as we have made Him He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings

He said “come now hurry all you weary” To give them rest from burdens too heavy To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery