Author: Fanny J. Crosby (Frances van Alstyne), 1820-1915 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #133 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
there's 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,
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: Hymns for the Church Year Passion and Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
In the cross, in the cross