The New Church Hymnal ‎#191

191. 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 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
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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith and Trust; Blood; Communion; Cross; Hope

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Key: F Major