The Celebration Hymnal ‎#319

319. Near the Cross

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 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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: The Life of Christ: The Redeemer: His Cross; Aspiration and Consecration; Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
• Key: F Major