264. 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 shadow 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: | Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross |
| Author: | Fanny J. Crosby (1869) |
| Meter: | 7.6.7.6.ref. |
| Scripture: | Galatians 6:14 |
| Topic: | Jesus Christ: His Death; Christ: Cross of; Longing for Christ and God |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | In the cross, in the cross |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | NEAR THE CROSS |
| Composer: | William H. Doane (1869) |
| Meter: | 7.6.7.6.ref. |
| Key: | F Major |
