Nearer, My God, to Thee
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About this song
- Available forSATB, SSA, TTBB
- MusicLowell Mason
- WordsSarah F. Adams
- ArrangementLane Johnson
- AccompanimentPiano
- LevelEasy/Intermediate
- Duration~3:50
- Performance noteSuitable for most church choirs.
Nearer, My God, to Thee is a popular 19th-century Christian hymn, with words by the English poet, Sarah Flower Adams, and music by Lowell Mason. The text retells the story of Jacob's dream found in Genesis 28:11–12 and contains the powerful message that, if we will allow it, our "stony griefs” can bring us nearer to God.I originally did an arrangement of this hymn on short notice for the funeral of a dear friend's father. I've always wanted to revisit and expand that arrangement. This is the expanded and improved version.
This arrangement is designed to be simple and beautiful; very accessible and satisfying to the choir, accompanist and listener.
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