The Worshiping Church ‎#549

549. 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.

[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 shadow 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: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Mark 13:37
  ;
  John 19:25
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Revelation 22:16
• Topic: Cross of Christ; Love: Christ’s Love fro Us; Mercy; Saving Work of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane (1869)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.Ref.
• Key: F Major