

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 716 hymnals Topics: Funeral Sacraments 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] Scripture: Matthew 27:54-55 Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross