Chalice Hymnal ‎#587

587. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

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 shadow o'er me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 76.76 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Jesus Christ: Blood; Jesus Christ: Cross; Prayer; Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane (1869)
• Meter: 76.76 w. refrain
• Key: F Major