Christian Hymns ‎#53

53. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Chorus:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me. [Chorus]

3 Near the cross, O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me. [Chorus]

4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Frances Jane Van Alstyne
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Songs of Response

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: F Major or modal