Nearer the Cross

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Nearer the cross my heart can say

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Nearer the cross! my heart can say]
Published in 210 hymnals

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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 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.

Source: Favorite Hymns of Praise #409

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Author: Fanny Crosby

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