A heartfelt worship song emphasizing intimacy with God, popularized globally by Hillsong's arrangements.
Written by Kelly Carpenter in 1994, "Draw Me Close to You" is a cornerstone of contemporary worship music. Hillsong's cover popularized the song worldwide with its intimate lyrics focusing on personal devotion rather than theological complexity. The song's minimalist structure—just two chords in the chorus—allows congregations to easily adopt it. Its emotional rawness resonated during the "worship renewal" movement of the 1990s, bridging charismatic and mainstream Christian traditions.
