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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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Gainesville, TX, United States
This hymn came to mind this morning as I was beginning my quiet time. I couldn't bring all of the words to mind, but searching brought me here. Jesus, please keep me near the cross. Amen.
Kingston, St. Andrew, Jamaica
Please Lord keep me at the cross.
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
I am blessed by the insperation of this hymn. God bless the writer ijn.
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
Oh Lord help me to always stay close so I can finish well in the of life.
Gonigora, Kaduna/Chikun, Nigeria
Thanks you for bringing this song to me this afternoon through our father.
VGC, Lagos, Nigeria
Lord Jesus, may you forever keep me near the Cross for faithfulness, steadfastness and safety. I will forever cherish the Cross , where my Crown is guaranteed.
Buea, South West, Cameroon
I am going through one of the most challenging times of my life. Almost losing myself, I can't help but sing this song from a bleeding heart. I am confident God is with me!
Gainesville, FL, United States
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I see my Savior’s face,
Leave His presence never.
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
From the cross my ransomed soul
Nothing then shall sever.
Ughelli, Delta, Nigeria
This song came to me as I did my quiet time this morning. I searched for it and sang through. Quite inspiring. Lord Jesus, my Lord, my life, my way, my end, please ever always have me by thy cross. I know I will always be good there. Please let NOTHING keep me away from this rugged old cross.
Ikot Udo, Akwa Ibom /ukpum Minya,mkpat Enin, Nigeria
Especially in the Easter , this song always make His crucification and Resurrection a thing of now ¬ of yrs gone. I wake with it in the morning , glowing & sweating in the spiritual ecstacy of His anointing . oh what song , what a wisdom of lyrics & tune by the writer through the inspiration of the Almighty God. I bless you Lord for using the writer for us .