


Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #335 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
there's 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
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 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] Topics: Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Commitment, Discipleship; Cross-bearing; Grace, Faith; Holy Cross Day; Lent; Trust, Guidance Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross