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Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain,
Free to all—a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
There a precious fountain,
Free to all—a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
From the cross my ransomed soul
Nothing then shall sever.
Be my glory ever;
From the cross my ransomed soul
Nothing then shall sever.
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Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Sheds its beams around me.
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Sheds its beams around me.
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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.
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me.
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Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I see my Savior's face,
Leave His presence never.
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I see my Savior's face,
Leave His presence never.
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Lagos, Nigeria
This hymn just came to mind after I listened to an audio sent by my Pastor. I'm always ever so blessed whenever I sing through the hymn no matter the situation around me.
Albury, New South Wales, Australia
This old song from my teen years in the 60’s came into my mind. I had to look it up and sing it through - it’s January 11 2021 and we are all going through troubled times. ‘Jesus, keep me near the cross’ indeed
Dothan, AL, United States
If there ever been a time we need to be near the cross, the time is now ! 😊
MK, Bucks, United Kingdom
In my sleep I could here chorus the words near the cross, near the cross. So I googled it and here I am. I'm not particularly into hymns and so when I get that prompting (which has not been the first), I want ask the Lord what is he wants me to know. I really enjoy and blessed by watching other brethrens comments. 🙏🏽❤️😇
Hail, Saudi Arabia
It’s just a nice song, it brings me near the saviour
Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
In the course of my personal time of worship and supplication, this song pop up amidst prayers. I tried to ignore it and to continue praying but alas,! ,the urge to sing it was stronger so I paused and reached out to my Ancient and Modern and Sacred songs and solos but couldn't find it in both till I got on here....
Then Peace and Grace flood my heart as I sang it over and over.....
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Such a beautiful song. My husband and I sang it through.. we were. blessed by the words and God's never ending love and grace. Praise God for all His goodness to us.
Lagos, Nigeria
I love this song! I feel very excited and fulfilled each time I sing it
Kasama, Northern Province, Zambia
This hymn is soul healing and singing it along with the lyrics just melts your heart...
Kampala, Uganda
Am finally near the cross thanks Lord God for keeping me near You Lord🙏🙏🙏