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Draw Me Close / I Am Thine Oh Lord (Draw Me Nearer)
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Donnie McClurkin's 'Draw Me Close / I Am Thine Oh Lord (Draw Me Nearer)' is a heartfelt worship medley that combines a contemporary song of intimacy with a classic hymn. The lyrics express a deep longing for closeness to Jesus, acknowledging Him as the sole desire and need. The song emphasizes laying down everything to hear God call us friend and seeking His embrace and guidance. The hymn portion echoes the traditional plea to be drawn nearer to the cross, highlighting the sacrifice of Christ. Overall, it is a prayerful surrender and a declaration of total dependence on God's presence.
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Draw me close to You
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
Just to hear you say that I am Your friend
You are my, You are my (You are desire)
And no one else will do, no
(No one else will do)
No one else can take Your place, Jesus
(No one else can take Your place)
Feel the warmth of Your embrace
(To feel the warmth of your embrace)
Help me find my way
(Help me find my way)
Bring me back to You (Bring me back to You)
Oh
You're all I want
(You're all I want, Lord God)
You're all I've ever needed
(You)
You're all I want
(Help me know)
Help me know You are near
(Sing) You're all I want
(Raise your voice and sing You're all I need)
You're all I've ever needed
(You)
You're all I want
(Help me Lord, help me God)
Help me know You are near
(Oh my Lord, my Lord)
Help me know You are near
(Oh my, oh my, my)
Help me know You are near
(Hallelujah)
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To the cross where Thou hast died
Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord
To Thy precious bleeding side
Hallelujah