His Fullness Songs ‎#69

69. 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
Sheds 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 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
• Title: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1977
• Topic: Communion; Cross

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Key: F Major or modal