Chorus:
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
Verse 1:
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
Chorus:
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
Verse 2:
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
Chorus:
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
Verse 3:
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
Chorus:
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
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