Near The Cross (Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross)

By: Fanny Crosby

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Hebrews 12:2

Tempo: Slow

Direction

Vertical - Human to God

Type

Petition

Sub-Type

Prayer
Relying on God

Keywords

Calvary
Cross
Fountain
Glory
God
Jesus
Lamb
Love
Mercy
Rest
River
Soul

Season

Easter
Ordinary

Style

Hymn

Lyrics

[Verse 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.

[Verse 2]
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed His beams around me.

[Verse 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.

[Verse 4]
Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever;
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.