Draw Me Nearer
Mississippi Mass Choir feat. Lecresia Campbell Lyrics


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I am Tho (own) (i) have heard your voice... and it told of your love (for) meeeeee.
But!! i loan to rise in the arms of faith and to be (closer) drawn to thee

(Alto/sepreno)
Ill Draw thee
(Sepreno)
Ne-arrr
Leader
Ohhhhh

(Sepreno)
Ohh, oh

(alto)
Ohh, oh

(Tenor)
Oh Oh oh
(All)
Ohhh

Leader
We Wanna be close to you jesus

(All)
Nearer Blessed lord

Leader
To The cross where

(Alto)
To The cross where he
(All)
Died For meeeeee

Leader
Oh Draw me

(All)
draw Draw draw draw... meee.near-ra uhhhhhhh...

Leader
Nearer Blessed lord too thy

(Alto)
To Thy pre-cious blee-ding
(All)
Side
(Sepreno/alto)
Draw 9X

(Sepreno)
Draw Thee (near)

(Sepreno)
Ohh, oh
(Alto)
Ohh, oh
(Tenor)
Oh Oh Oh

(Pause 3sec.
(All)
Ohhhhhh

(All)
Nearer Blessed lord
(Alto)
To The Cross where he
(all)
(died modulate Up and down 3x)
(For Me)

Leader
Ohhhhhhh Draw me

(All)
Draw 4X

(Sepreno)
Draw
(Alto)
Draw
(Tenor)
Draw

(All)
meeeee Near-ra uhhh-uhhhhhh

Leader
Nearer Blessed lord
(Alto)
To Thy Precious bleeding (side)

(all)
Ohhh-oh-oh-ohhh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
(Alto)
To Thy Precious
(All)
side Draw Me near (siddddeeee)





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Overall Meaning

The song "Draw Me Nearer" by the Mississippi Mass Choir featuring Lecresia Campbell is a gospel song that expresses the singer's desire to draw closer to Jesus. The lyrics emphasize the importance of faith and the need to be drawn nearer to God's love. The singer acknowledges having heard Jesus' voice and being aware of His love for them. However, they aspire to rise in the arms of faith and be drawn even closer to Jesus. The repeated use of the phrase "Nearer Blessed Lord" reinforces the singer's longing for a deeper spiritual connection with God.


The song's structure features a call-and-response pattern where the leader sings a line, and the choir responds with the chorus "Draw Me Nearer." The song's arrangement also includes harmonization from alto, tenor, and soprano voices, adding depth to the song's emotional appeal. The lyrics are delivered with passion and conviction, and the music's slow and soulful tempo adds to the song's sincerity.


Line by Line Meaning

I am Tho (own) (i) have heard your voice... and it told of your love (for) meeeeee.
Although I may feel alone, I have heard Your voice and it reassured me of Your love towards me.


But!! i loan to rise in the arms of faith and to be (closer) drawn to thee
However, I desire to have faith and be drawn closer to You.


Ill Draw thee
I will draw you near.


Ne-arrr
Nearer.


Ohhhhh
Oh.


Ohh, oh
Oh.


Oh Oh oh
Oh.


Ohhh
Oh.


We Wanna be close to you jesus
We desire to be close to You, Jesus.


Nearer Blessed lord
Draw me nearer to You, my Lord.


To The cross where
To the cross where.


To The cross where he
To the cross where He.


Died For meeeeee
He died for me.


Oh Draw me
Draw me, oh Lord.


draw Draw draw draw... meee.near-ra uhhhhhhh...
Draw me nearer to You, oh Lord.


Nearer Blessed lord too thy
Draw me nearer to You, my Lord.


To Thy pre-cious blee-ding
To Your precious bleeding.


Side
Side.


Draw 9X
Draw me near 9 times.


Draw Thee (near)
Draw You near.


Ohh, oh
Oh.


Ohh, oh
Oh.


Oh Oh Oh
Oh.


Ohhhhhh
Oh.


Nearer Blessed lord
Draw me nearer to You, my Lord.


To The Cross where he
To the cross where He.


(died modulate Up and down 3x)
He died for me.


Ohhhhhhh Draw me
Draw me, oh Lord.


Draw 4X
Draw me 4 times.


Draw
Draw.


Draw
Draw.


Draw
Draw.


meeeee Near-ra uhhh-uhhhhhh
Draw me nearer to You, oh Lord.


Nearer Blessed lord
Draw me nearer to You, my Lord.


To Thy Precious bleeding (side)
To Your precious bleeding side.


Ohhh-oh-oh-ohhh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
Oh.


To Thy Precious
To Your precious.


side Draw Me near (siddddeeee)
Draw me near to Your side.




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Comments from YouTube:

@cina803

I just called the radio station in Savannah WJCL 90.3!! THIS SONG HAS BLESSED MY SOUL! I HAD COVID 19, AND I MADE IT THROUGH BUT MY MOM DIDN'T MAKE IT! KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS!

@anointedministry1

I'm so sorry to hear that! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

@d.louisgray6124

I feel your sorrow. Sincere Condolences to your family. Mother will be there with our Savior Jesus, when you get there. My prayers for you

@queenniyahsocutequeen7604

I prayed for you today! God is a God of all comfort!

@Vocalzz4U

She is definitely missed and no one will ever fill the void she left, NEVER! A vocal beast in the body of Christ.

@Devsky1

What was her name?

@Vocalzz4U

@@Devsky1 Lecrecia Campbell

@michelleholmes6589

Just heard this song on a movie on Netflix and it was sooo beautiful I just had to find it. So sorry to hear that this beautiful vessel is no longer with us. Her job is definitely still being done though because the feelings I got when listening to this ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿฅบ

@ricardojackson6088

MMC.....UNDEFEATED!!!!!๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ

@elshaddaiel-elyonnaadonaie8825

God bless you all abundantly for the Eternity. May prosperity, success and happiness entangle you all always forever more Shalom.

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