Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#409

409. Nearer the Cross

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 prayer 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.

Text Information

• First Line: "Nearer the cross!" my heart can say
• Title: Nearer the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Cross: of Christ; Meditation

Tune Information

• Name: ["Nearer the cross!" my heart can say]
• Composer: Phoebe P. Knapp
• Key: D Major