Above: Christ Blessing, by Nardo di Cione
Image in the Public Domain
Text (1901) by Cleland Boyd McAfee (1866-1944), a minister of the former Presbyterian Church in the United States (1861-1983), after two nieces died concurrently of diphtheria
Hymn Source = The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs (1990), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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1. There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where no sin can molest,
Near to the heart of God.
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.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
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.
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
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This is post #1550 of GATHERED PRAYERS.
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