495 – Near to the Heart of God
1
There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God;
a place where sin cannot molest,
Refrain
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
sent from the heart of God,
hold us who wait before
thee near to the heart of God.
2
There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God;
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God.
3
There is place a place of full release,
near to the heart of God;
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God.
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Song Details & Bible Verse References
Song Name: Near to the Heart of God (Commonly known by its first line, There is a place of quiet rest)
Artists / Writers: Cleland Boyd McAfee (1866–1944)
Genre: Christian Hymn / Gospel / Devotional Meditation
Language: English
Theme: Divine comfort, sanctuary from sin, peace in grief, and fellowship with Christ
Original Key: D-flat Major (D♭ Major) (Commonly transposed to C or D Major for ease of playing)Tempo: Moderato / Slow (Approximately 72 to 90 BPM)Time Signature: 4/4 (Common Time)
Bible Verse References: Psalm 91:1, James 4:8 & Psalm 130:5.