Text: | Nearer the cross my heart can say |
Author: | F. J. Crosby |
Tune: | NEARER THE CROSS |
Composer: | Mrs. J. F. Knapp, by per |
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 | |
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First Line: | Nearer the cross my heart can say |
Author: | F. J. Crosby |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1895 |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | NEARER THE CROSS |
Composer: | Mrs. J. F. Knapp, by per |
Key: | D Major |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |