Concordia ‎#81

81. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

3 Near the Cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadows 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: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: In the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Passion and Easter; The Lord's Supper; Faith and Justification; Trust and Confidence; Following Christ; Youth
• Copyright: Copyright property of W. H. Doane. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: W. Howard Doane, b. 1831
• Key: F Major