Nearer My God To Thee | story behind the hymn | lyrics study | performance

A classic hymn written by a Unitarian hymnwriter, based on Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28. It's controversial because it doesn't mention Jesus, but it is still a wonderful song of God's closeness through life's ups and downs. 🙏 Support this ministry: https://shorturl.at/xDHU8 🎙️ My Audio Daily Devotions: https://shorturl.at/qtLR0 🎵 Buy my music: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lukepowell 🌐 My website: https://lukepowellministries.com Sources I used for this video: Kenneth W. Osbeck. 101 Hymn Stories. 1985. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids John Mclelland. The Ambassador Book of Great Hymn Stories. 1994. Ambassador Productions Ltd: Belfast 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee,-- Nearer to Thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee,-- Nearer to Thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee,-- Nearer to Thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee,-- Nearer to Thee! 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be,-- Nearer, my God, to Thee,-- Nearer to Thee. #hymns #hymnhistory #hymnsofthefaith