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371. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

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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 ransomed 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: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 7 6 76 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Matthew 27:54-55
  ;
  Mark 15:39-41
  ;
  Luke 23:47-49
  ;
  John 19:25
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Revelation 22:16
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Christian Life, Discipleship; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Redemptive work

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Harmonizer: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-1998
• Harmonizer: Verolga Nix-Allen, b. 1933
• Meter: 7 6 76 with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Harm. © 1981, Abingdon Press, admin. Music Services