First Line: Nearer the cross ! my heart can say

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.

2 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.

3 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.