Perto do Senhor
Perto de ti almejo estar,
Perto, sim, bem perto;
Tua presença desfrutar,
Perto, sim, bem perto.
Perto de ti pra compreender
Teu grande amor e teu querer,
Como contigo andar, viver,
Perto, sim, bem perto. ( bis )
Perto de ti em oração,
Perto, sim, bem perto,
Se revigora o coração,
Perto, sim, bem perto,
Gozo perfeito a transbordar,
Vistas de glória e extasiar,
Dita feliz contigo estar,
Perto, sim, bem perto. ( bis )
Em comunhão contigo estar,
Perto, sim, bem perto;
Sempre contigo conversar,
Perto, sim, bem perto;
Tua vontade discernir,
Teus bons ensinos quero ouvir,
Para melhor te amar, servir,
Perto, sim, bem perto. ( bis )
Quero na santa guerra estar,
perto, sim, bem perto,
Tua divisa sustentar,
Perto, sim, bem perto;
Manifestar o teu amor,
O teu poder e teu favor,
Graça, perdão ao pecador,
Perto, sim, bem perto.
Near the Lord
Near you I long to be,
Near, yes, very near;
To enjoy your presence,
Near, yes, very near.
Near you to understand
Your great love and your will,
How to walk with you, live,
Near, yes, very near. (repeat)
Near you in prayer,
Near, yes, very near;
The heart is refreshed,
Near, yes, very near;
Perfect joy overflowing,
Views of glory and ecstasy,
Blessed to be with you,
Near, yes, very near. (repeat)
To be in communion with you,
Near, yes, very near;
Always talk with you,
Near, yes, very near;
To discern your will,
I want to hear your good teachings,
To love and serve you better,
Near, yes, very near. (repeat)
I want to be in the holy war,
Near, yes, very near;
To uphold your banner,
Near, yes, very near;
To manifest your love,
Your power and your favor,
Grace, forgiveness to the sinner,
Near, yes, very near.