Songs

Song title Near The Cross
Year Composed 1869
Author Fanny J. Crosby
Alias (if any)
Composer William H. Doane
Songbook Bright jewels for the Sunday school
Songbook page 130
Time sig. 6/8
Music key F
Stanzas 4
Times Published 642
Source URL https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_keep_me_near_the_cross
Lyrics 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. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Shed His 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]
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