Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #252 (2001) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal 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'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 ransomed 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
Shed 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 shadow 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: Devotional; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb; Patience Scripture: John 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross