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Words, Fanny J. Crosby, 1869. Tune NEAR THE CROSS, William H. Doane, 1869.
(FIRST VERSE)
Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain.
(CHORUS)
In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shal find Rest beyond the river.
(SECOND VERSE)
Near the cross, a trembling soul. Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Shed his beams around me.
(CHORUS)
In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shal find Rest beyond the river.
(THIRD VERSE)
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.
(CHORUS)
In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shal find Rest beyond the river.
(FOURTH VERSE)
Near the cross! I’ll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.
(CHORUS)
In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shal find Rest beyond the river.
(PLATE 2) A cross is formed by shadow and loblolly branch.
(PLATE 3) A thick bed of pine needles lead the way to the creek.
(PLATE 4) A deep pool creates areas of perfect stillness.
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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross photo plates
All photo credits: J. Heston. Location: Ozark Trail / Rocky Creek, Shannon County, Missouri • February 20, 2009