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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. |
| In the cross, in the cross, 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Alabama, United States
The refrain in the Baptist hymnal from the early 1990's goes "n the cross, in the cross be my glory ever, til my ransomed soul shall find rest beyond the river." the "ransomed soul" referring to what Jesus' death on the cross accomplished for our souls by paying for our ransom from sin's enslavement. When they changed the word to "raptured soul" they took the meaning and continuity away from Fanny Crosby's original and took the focus off Jesus and put it on our emotional response. Typical of the modern church. Beware of preaching and teaching that pleases your ears but does nothing to convict you of sin or point to it's conqueror, Jesus.
City Of Orange, New Jersey, United States
The refrain goes:
in the cross, in the cross be my glory ever
'Til my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
Please fix it because these words are mportant. Please check the hymn book and then print.
Douala, Cameroon
I enjoyed singing with the piano . It took me back to my boarding school days . As earlier mentioned please correct the chorus .
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Very happy to sing
Glassbouro Sewell, NJ, United States
I love this hymn it reminds me of Jesus death Amen,
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Please correct the chorus. Thank you.
Ph, Rivers, Nigeria
Near the cross oh Lord, I watch and wait....
Nigeria
It's lovely and emotional
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
This is such a wonderful work of Godly online accessibility. Please correct the chorus as pointed out by others. Thank you.
Lagos, Ikeja, Nigeria
The cross is a of immeasurable wonders, blessings and supernatural endowment. Thank you Jesus