You're Nearer

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