Nearer, My God, To Thee (Arr. J. Stevens) Lyrics
Lowell Mason (Feat. James Stevens)
Lyrics
In articulo mortis
Caelitus mihi vires
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me
There let the way appear
Steps unto heaven
All that Thou sendest me
In mercy given
Still all my song shall be
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee
Though like the wanderer
The sun gone down
Darkness be over me
My rest a stone
Angels to beckon me
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer my God to Thee
Nearer to Thee
Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky
Sun, moon, and stars forgot
Upward I fly
Excelsior!
Nearer my God to Thee
Steps unto heaven
All that Thou sendest me
In mercy given
Song & Lyrics Facts
Lowell Mason, James Stevens, BYU Vocal Point & BYU Men's Chorus - Nearer, My God, to Thee (Arr. J.
Stevens) is a beautiful rendition of the popular Christian hymn written by Sarah Flower Adams and Lowell Mason. This version was released on the album "Spirituals" in 2006 by BYU Records. It features an arrangement of the traditional hymn by James Stevens, with vocals from the BYU Vocal Point and BYU Men's Chorus. The genre can be classified as classical/Christian choral music. The lyrics of this song are often sung at funerals and other solemn occasions and express a longing for spiritual closeness to God. They have been quoted or referenced multiple times throughout history, including during the sinking of the Titanic. This version of “Nearer, My God, to Thee” has become especially well-known due to its inclusion in the soundtrack of the 2009 film “Up”.