Sweeter than the honeycomb Safer than the safest hope Louder than the echoes of my longing Purer than a wedding bell Better than an "It is well" Deeper than the oceans of my wanting Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good Stronger than the enemy Greater than my unbelief Closer than the air I breathe, oh Jesus Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good (Yeah) Be near, oh God Be near, oh God 'Cause You're all I want You're all I want Open my heart to feel Your presence And know that You are here Be near, oh God Be near, oh God 'Cause You're all I want You're all I want Open my heart to feel Your presence And know that You are here Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good Your nearness Oh, Your nearness Is my good