Jesus, keep me near the cross (Charles H. Giffen)

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CPDL #19030: 

Editor: Charles H. Giffen (submitted 2009-03-12).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 95 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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Title: Jesus, keep me near the cross
Composer: Charles H. Giffen
Lyricist: Fanny J. Crosby^{create page} (1820-1915)

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Meter: 76. 76. 66. 76
Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella or Keyboard
Published: 2009

Description: Original harmonization of Tune: Near the Cross, 76. 76. 66. 76, by Willam H. Doane (1832-1915). Words by Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915), 1869. This hymn may also be sung by a male choir, voiced ATBarB, with the top part being sung down an octave by the lead tenors and the alto part sung by the high tenors.

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Original text and translations

English text Fanny J. Crosby

Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calvary’s mountain.

Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Sheds its beams around me.

Refrain

Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadows o’er me.

Refrain

Near the cross I’ll watch and wait
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.

Refrain