Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Total Praise #248 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Scripture: John 12:32 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 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
Shed 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] Topics: Cleansing; Devotional; Discipleship; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Hope; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb; Patience; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross