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| 279 | Laudes Domini#280 | 281 |
| Text: | "Near the Cross" |
| Author: | Mrs. F. C. Van Alstyne |
| Tune: | NEAR THE CROSS |
| Composer: | W. H. Doane |
1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calvary's mountain.
Chorus:
In the cross, In the cross,
Be my glory ever,
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Sheds its beams around me. [Chorus]
3 Near the Cross! oh, Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadow o'er me. [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesus, keep me near the cross |
| Title: | "Near the Cross" |
| Author: | Mrs. F. C. Van Alstyne |
| Refrain First Line: | In the cross, In the cross |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1890 |
| Topic: | Repentance Unto Life; Atonement: Accepted; Christ: Crucifixion of (2 more...) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | NEAR THE CROSS |
| Composer: | W. H. Doane |
| Meter: | P. M. |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
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