Track 03 · Jesus

Near to Me

The quieter centre of the EP, bringing the release into a restful awareness of Jesus' keeping presence.

Released 20th April 2026

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Verse 1

Jesus, in the quiet moment

When the noise is all around

You are closer than the breathing

You are peace that settles down

When my heart is tired and restless

When my thoughts are hard to still

You do not withdraw in distance

You come near and hold me still

Chorus

Near to me

Jesus, You are near to me

In my weakness

In my need

Jesus, You are near to me

When I falter

You remain

Full of mercy, full of peace

Jesus, ever close beside me

You are near to me

Verse 2

Not in thunder, not in power

Do You always draw me near

But in kindness and in stillness

You remind my soul You’re here

You are gentle with the burdened

You are faithful in the night

And the comfort of Your presence

Leads my heart back into light

Chorus

Near to me

Jesus, You are near to me

In my weakness

In my need

Jesus, You are near to me

When I falter

You remain

Full of mercy, full of peace

Jesus, ever close beside me

You are near to me

Bridge

Stay before me

Stay behind me

Stay within my every step

Be my comfort

Be my shelter

Be the peace I don’t possess

Stay before me

Stay behind me

Keep me held within Your grace

Jesus, keep me

Jesus, lead me

Let me rest before Your face

Bridge

Stay before me

Stay behind me

Stay within my every step

Be my comfort

Be my shelter

Be the peace I don’t possess

Stay before me

Stay behind me

Keep me held within Your grace

Jesus, keep me

Jesus, lead me

Let me rest before Your face

Final Chorus

Near to me

Jesus, You are near to me

In my weakness

In my need

Jesus, You are near to me

When I falter

You remain

Full of mercy, full of peace

Jesus, ever close beside me

You are near to me

Outro

Near to me

Jesus, You are near to me

The heart behind the song

A song for
jesus.

Near to Me exists to give listeners and gathered worshippers a clear way into jesus. The quieter centre of the EP, bringing the release into a restful awareness of Jesus' keeping presence.

Explore the meaning

At its heart, the song treats jesus as something to be received before it is performed. The focus is not on musical display, but on helping attention turn towards Jesus with language that feels plain, prayerful and singable.

The title gives the song its centre of gravity. Around that centre, the words and movement of the song hold trust, rest and nearness, making room for personal devotion and shared congregational response.

For listening and worship

For everyday listening, the song offers worship language for moments when jesus needs to be remembered and sung, not merely understood.

For churches and worship leaders, it is shaped as a intimate devotional centre: clear in focus, connected to the wider EP, and intended to serve gathered voices as well as personal prayer.