Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #394 (2006) Topics: Christ Cross of; Cross of Christ; Devotional; Inner Life; Watchfulness; The Christian Way of Life Prayer and Watchfulness 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 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,
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) Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
Near the Cross