We are too far from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee,

Before our eyes

Dark mists arise,

And vail the glories from the skies:

We are too far from thee.

2 We are too far from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee.

Fierce pains oppress,

Dark cares distress,

Made darker by our loneliness:

We are too far from thee.

3 We are too far from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee,

Dark waters roll

Above the soul;

Striving to reach the heavenly goal,

We are too far from thee.

4 We are too far from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee,

Alone, afraid,

Our path is laid

In darkness; send thy heavenly aid;

We are too far from thee.

5 We are too far from thee, our Saviour,

Too far from thee,

E’en if thy rod

Bring us to God,

In meekness be the pathway trod,

If it but lead to God.

6 Draw us more close to thee, our Saviour,

More close to thee,

Let come what will

Of good or ill,

’Tis one to us, well knowing still

Thou drawest us to thee.