Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#29

29. Near the Cross

1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There’s a precious fountain;
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calv’ry’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]

5 Near the cross, I’ll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river.

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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Lent and Holy Week

Tune Information

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