International Song Service ‎#72

72. Nearer the cross my heart can say

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 Saviour'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;
Strong 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Nearer the cross my heart can say
• Author: F. J. Crosby
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: NEARER THE CROSS
• Composer: Mrs. J. F. Knapp, by per
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.