Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #300 (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 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,
Brings 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] Topics: Good Friday; Funeral Sacraments; Cross; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Hope; Lamb of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; Patience; Redemption; Rest; Trust in Jesus Christ Scripture: Matthew 27:54-55 Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross