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.