9. Hymn: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

Hymn: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915)

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1. Jesus keep me near the cross;
    There a precious fountain,
    Free to all, a healing stream,
    Flows from Calvary’s mountain.

Refrein:

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.

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.

4. Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,
    Hoping, trusting ever,
    Till I reach the golden strand
    Just beyond the river.