One in Faith ‎#674

674. Near the Cross

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1 Jesus, keep us 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 our glory ever,
Till our ransomed souls 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 us;
Help us walk from day to day
With its shadows o'er us. [Refrain]

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

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, keep us near the cross
• Title: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross
• Meter: 76 76 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Cross

Tune Information

• Name: NEAR THE CROSS
• Composer: William H. Donae, 1832-1915
• Arranger: Michael Philip Ward
• Meter: 76 76 with Refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Arr. © 1989, WLP