Nearer the Cross (Abbey)

Nearer the cross of Je­sus

Ever let me be;

Nearer the flow­ing fount­ain

That cleans­eth me.

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.

Nearer the cross of Je­sus

Let me live and die;

There I will find sweet re­fuge

And safe­ty nigh.