Tabernacle Hymns ‎#265

265. 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 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 itsbeams 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 reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Language: English
• Topic: Aspiration; Cross; Death; Prayer

Tune Information

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