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