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"Nearer, My God, to Thee" is a well-known Christian hymn from the 19th century. The lyrics were written by Sarah Flower Adams in 1841 The hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" is not a direct Bible verse, but it is based on biblical themes and inspired by the story of Jacob's dream in Genesis 28:11–12. Key biblical verses that express the sentiment of drawing near to God include James 4:8 ("Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you") and Psalm 145:18 ("The Lord is near to all who call on Him"). Biblical verses related to the hymn's theme James 4:8: "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded". Psalm 145:18: "The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth". Psalm 119:151: "But you are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true". Hebrews 11:6: "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him". Isaiah 55:6: "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near". Inspiration for the hymn Genesis 28:11–12: The hymn's first verse is inspired by Jacob's dream, where he sees a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending on it. He awakens and says, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it." Psalm 23:6: The desire to be in God's presence is a central theme in this psalm, especially the line, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 42:2: "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" This verse reflects a deep longing for connection with God