Scripture Verse

The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:14

Introduction

Words: Char­lotte Ab­bey, in Notes of Praise (Vicks­burg, Mis­sis­sip­pi: Frank Da­vis, 1890), page 13.

Music: Frank M. Da­vis (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ab­bey (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Frank M. Davis
1839–1896

Lyrics

Nearer the cross of Jesus
Ever let me be;
Nearer the flowing fountain,
That cleanseth me.

Refrain

Nearer the cross, nearer the cross,
Nearer the cross of Jesus,
Nearer the flowing fountain,
That cleanseth me.

Nearer the cross of Jesus,
There I would abide;
There let me rest forever,
Near Jesus’ side.

Refrain

Nearer the cross of Jesus,
Let me live and die;
There I will find sweet refuge,
And safety nigh.

Refrain