Nearer the Cross { Nearer the Cross NEARER THE CROSS-Phoebe Palmer Knapp 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 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; 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 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.