Near the cross! O Lamb of God,Bring its scenes before me;Help me walk from day to dayWith its shadow o’er me.
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,Hoping, trusting ever,Till I reach the golden strandJust beyond the river. The Story Behind the Song download jesus keep me near the cross lyrics
Near the cross, a trembling soul,Love and mercy found me;There the Bright and Morning StarSheds its beams around me. Near the cross
Unlike many hymns where the lyrics are written first, this song began with the music. The composer, , brought a gentle 6/8 melody to Fanny Crosby and asked if it "said anything" to her. Upon hearing it, Crosby immediately felt the theme of staying near the cross of Christ. The Story Behind the Song Near the cross,
is one of the most enduring hymns in Christian worship, beloved for its deep devotion and peaceful melody. Written by the prolific hymn writer Fanny J. Crosby in 1869, the lyrics offer a profound prayer for spiritual closeness to Christ's sacrifice.
Jesus, keep me near the cross;There a precious fountain,Free to all, a healing stream,Flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the cross, in the cross,Be my glory ever,Till my raptured soul shall findRest beyond the river.