Christ Has Brought Me Near

This song is built on the power of repetition. Instead of telling a long story, it engrains a single truth: we are brought near to God not by effort, but by Christ’s cross. Each line is sung slowly and reverently, creating space for reflection, prayer, and rest. The simplicity mirrors the way Scripture often repeats itself so truths can sink deeply into the heart.

The first theme declares, “Christ has brought me near, I rest in His love.” This is the gospel distilled — access to God is already accomplished, and our response is not striving but resting. Variations gently unfold this theme, reminding us that it was His cross that secured our nearness, not our devotion or prayerfulness. The repetition shifts the focus from our doing to Christ’s finished work.

The second theme proclaims, “The good portion is mine, Jesus is enough.” Here the song echoes Mary’s choice at Jesus’ feet and David’s longing for the presence of God. The variations expand it into eternity: what was once a longing is now a possession secured by grace. As these two themes are cycled and layered, the chant builds in intensity, lifting worshippers into joy, before resolving into silence — a musical picture of resting in the sufficiency of Christ.

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