Hymns for the Living Church ‎#361

361. 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 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
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)

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: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1869)
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Revelation 22:16
• Topic: Christ: Cross of

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane (1869)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 Ref.
• Key: F Major