African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#321

321. 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 Calvary's mountain.

Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever,
Till my raptured 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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Assurance; Cross; Faith; Jesus: Abiding with Believers; Jesus: Names and Titles

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal