Hymn

Nearer the Cross

Fanny Crosby

"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.

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.

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.

Nearer the Cross — Text from International Song Service, 1895. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/nearer-the-cross

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Who wrote Nearer the Cross?

The words of Nearer the Cross were written by Fanny Crosby; the version here was published in 1895. The library holds 21 more hymns by Fanny Crosby, including Savior, More than Life to Me and Holy Is The Lord.

Is Nearer the Cross public domain?

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