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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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Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
In this song the power of the Cross comes alive in me. As we venerate the Cross, we glory in Its power.
Canton, MS, United States
My husband is a drunk. On those bad nights when he come in and want to raise all kind of fuss. I turn to this song and find peace in the midst of the storm. Believing their is no secret what God can do as long as I stay near the cross. I always say my husband must be my cross to bear because everyone has one.
Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
Jesus keep us near the Cross for us to remember Your death, give us the Grace to make Heaven
Ochtrup, Munster, Germany
Wow! This brings back memories; baptist church in Cape Town: I am now 75 yrs old: I remember this hymn was sung when a call was made to give your heart to Jesus our Redeemer: a sister started singing this hymn.
I love this link; I have found so many childhood memories.
Sundays after lunch; someone starts singing and everyone joins in.
Always remember singing in the family: no matter what the occasion: and I still do that even now being alone.
alone? I do not think so with this link and new songs to learn; and old ones to sing as loud as I can: praising the Lord: wow: what a privilege: thank you again hymnal.net you bring so much joy to millions of people.
I tell everyone about your link. God bless.
Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
I want everybody that reads this comment to know that the Love Christ has for YOU is an EVERLASTING LOVE, A love beyond that of your comprehension. Christ is full of love, let us be full of love to one another and be ready when HE returns.
Makindu, Makueni County, Kenya
Actually the love JESUS had for me, for dying a very painful and shameful death on the cross, makes me shed tears. OH JESUS REMEMBER ME IN PARADISE. AMEN.
In my depression the Holy Spirit directed me to the song and I feel better.
Mumford, Ford City, Ghana
In the cross I was healed.
Because of the cross we are all free through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Father we thank You for what You have done in our life.
Orlando, Florida, United States
I’m having a restless night. Unable to sleep. The words, “Jesus keep me near the cross” came to mind and I felt compelled to read (not sing) the words to the entire song.
I want to remember these words when I’m in need of encouragement, so thank you for providing the lyrics.
Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria
My favorite hymn that brings me to my knees.