CPWI Hymnal ‎#133

133. Jesus, keep me near the cross

1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
there's 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
sheds its beams around me. [Refrain]

3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
brings its scenes before me;
help me walk from day to day
with its shadows 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
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (Frances van Alstyne), 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Passion and Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William Howard Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 with Refrain
• Key: F Major