nearer the cross

“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.