You're Nearer Lyrics

You’re nearer than my head is to my pillow Nearer than the wind is to the willow Dearer than the rain is to the Earth below Precious as the sun to the things that grow
You’re nearer than the ivy to the wall is Nearer than the winter to the fall is Leave me but when you’re away, you’ll know You’re nearer for I love you so
Leave me but when you’re away, you’ll know You’re nearer for I love you so