The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#231

231. 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
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: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the Cross, in the Cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:20
• Copyright: Copyright by W. H. Doane. Used by per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Copyright by W. H. Doane. Used by per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain