1 

Jesus Himself drew near,

   And joined them as they walked,

And soon their hearts began to burn,

   As of Himself He talked:

      Draw near, O Lord.

 2 

Jesus Himself drew near,

   They were no longer sad;

When He was walking at their side,

   How could they but be glad?

      Draw near, O Lord.

 3 

Jesus Himself drew near,

   And all their doubts were solved;

He showed them why Christ came to die,

   And what that death involved:

      Draw near, O Lord.

 4 

Jesus Himself drew near,

   And at the journey's end

They could not let Him leave them thus,

   The Stranger was their Friend:

      Draw near, O Lord.