Near the Cross (1869) Words by Frances Jane van Alstyne Crosby (Fanny Crosby) Music by William H. Doane A7:x02020 D:xx0232 E7:020100 G:320003 Verse 1: D G Jesus, keep me near the cross D E7 A7 There a precious foun-tain D G Free to all, a healing stream D A7 D Flows from Calv'ry's moun-tain Refrain: D G In the cross, in the cross D E7 A7 Be my glory e - ver D G ’Til my ransomed soul shall find D A7 D Rest beyond the ri - ver Verse 2: D G Near the cross, a trembling soul D E7 A7 Love and mercy found me D G There the Bright and Morning Star D A7 D Shed His beams around me Repeat Refrain Verse 3: D G Near the cross, O Lamb of God D E7 A7 Bring its scenes before me D G Help me walk from day to day D A7 D With its shadow o'er me Repeat Refrain Verse 4: D G Near the cross, I'll watch and wait D E7 A7 Hoping, trusting e - ver D G ‘Til I reach the golden strand D A7 D Just beyond the ri - ver Repeat Refrain
