"Nearer the Cross"
Music: Phoebe Palmer Knapp, 1873 Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby, 1873 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. 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. 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. |