557--Jesus Himself drew near,

Jesus Himself drew near,

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	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.