Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E65

E65. 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.

Chorus:
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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross
• Title: Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, In the cross
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6 Trochaic. With Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Confession and Consecration
• Copyright: Copyright property of W. H. Doane
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6 Trochaic. With Chorus
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Public Domain.