The Jewel ‎#89

89. Near the Cross

1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
In thy love abiding,
I will glory in thy name,
In thy word confiding,

Chorus:
In the Cross, in the Cross,
Be my glory ever,
Triumph in His name alone,
Mighty to deliver.

2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Sheds 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 gain my golden crown,
Praise the glorious giver. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the Cross, In the Cross
• Publication Date: 1874
• Topic: Songs of Response

Tune Information

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