Trinity Hymnal ‎#704

704. 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
Shed 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]

Amen.

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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Christ: Cross of; Consecration; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Longing for Christ and God

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus keep me near the cross]
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1916
• Key: F Major