Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 686 hymnals First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There 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 ... Topics: Cross of Christ; Christ Cross of; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Inner Life; Watchfulness; liturgical Songs of Response
Near the Cross