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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Words by: Fanny J. Crosby, Music by: William H. Doane

Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain.

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me.

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. 

Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river.