Nearer the Cross
Authors: Fanny Crosby • Composers: Phoebe Knapp • Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6.6. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. “Nearer the cross!” my heart can say,
I am coming nearer;
Nearer the cross from day to day,
I am coming nearer;
Nearer the cross where Jesus died,
Nearer the fountain’s crimson tide,
Nearer my Savior’s wounded side,
I am coming nearer,
I am coming nearer.
2. Nearer the Christian’s mercy seat,
I am coming nearer;
Feasting my soul on manna sweet,
I am coming nearer;
Stronger in faith, more clear I see
Jesus who gave Himself for me;
Nearer to Him I still would be;
Still I’m coming nearer,
Still I’m coming nearer.
3. Nearer in pray’r my hope aspires,
I am coming nearer;
Deeper the love my soul desires,
I am coming nearer;
Nearer the end of toil and care,
Nearer the joy I long to share,
Nearer the crown I soon shall wear;
I am coming nearer,
I am coming nearer.