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

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The Army and Navy Hymnal
edited by Henry Augustine Smith
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross by Frances Jane Crosby
(Near the Cross by William Howard Doane)
1895228The Army and Navy Hymnal — Jesus, Keep Me Near the CrossFrances Jane Crosby
(Near the Cross by William Howard Doane)

200 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