Laudes Domini ‎#280

280. "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
Sheds its beams around me. [Chorus]

3 Near the Cross! oh, Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: "Near the Cross"
• Author: Mrs. F. C. Van Alstyne
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, In the cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Repentance Unto Life; Atonement: Accepted; Christ: Crucifixion of; Cross: Bearing; Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: F Major or modal