Sing Joyfully ‎#257

257. 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: Near the Cross
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: Cross: of Christ; Aspiration; Hope

Tune Information

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