Author: F. C. VanAlstyne Hymnal: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal #14 (1883) First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: 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] Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Tune Title: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
Near the Cross