The Army and Navy Hymnal/Hymns/Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

by Frances Jane Crosby(Near the Cross by William Howard Doane)

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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

(NEAR THE CROSS. 7, 6, 7, 6. With Refrain)

Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915

W. Howard Doane, 1868

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 forever;
   Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river.(Last v.) Amen.
   
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 shadows 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

Copyright by W. Howard Doane. Used by permission