Near the Cross | Songs and Everlasting Joy

Near the Cross is another beautiful hymn by Fanny Crosby, a blind authoress who penned as many as 9000 hymns. This particular hymn tune was written by William Howard Doane in 1869. He played it for his friend, Fanny, and asked her to write some lyrics for it. She tried, but had no inspiration whatsoever until she realised she had forgotten to pray before her attempt, as she usually did. She quickly knelt in prayer and rose, immediately dictating the words to her assistant. It was published in a hymnbook that same year.
May we all stay near the cross, and carrying dutifully the cross that Jesus has given us to bear until we see Him one day in glory.
Near the Cross
Verse 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.
Verse 2
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Sheds its beams around me.
Verse 3
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.
4
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river.

[@boorobertson1985]

Praise our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ for all eternity!

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Amen! May we stay near the cross.

[@laurettabrydon5462]

Jesus reminded me how much He loves me this morning and I am very grateful to Him❤❤.

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May you remember the sacrifice on the cross for you each day!

[@elsamueller484]

AMEN love you JESUS so much for ever and ever😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

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We'd be lost without His sacrifice! Praise God!

[@user-ns8hb1no1u]

Beautiful beyond belief

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Such a lovely concept, what Jesus did for us at the Cross. May we all remember it each day and keep Him near us. God bless!

[@lindakingsale3856]

This my most beloved Hymn. I can allways find the Peace and comfort of my SAVIOR given in the words. Be all SAVED and LOVED and BLESS JESUS BE FOREVER GLORIFIED. AMEN ❤

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It is an absolute favourite of mine also! May we consider the cross and Jesus’ sacrifice often so we can truly appreciate what He gave for us.

[@jeffhavert4729]

The amazing thing is our salvation is free totally free all we have to do is accept the gift through the blood

[@ArmandoAmoroto-rn3ym]

Refreshing and soothing song for God's fearing peculiar people.

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May we always have the cross in mind!

[@vanwyke1]

Beautiful Hymn, sung in it's purity.

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Praise God you enjoyed the hymn! It is a precious old hymn.

[@seasmacfarlane6418]

This is a beautiful rendition of a very beautiful hymn. I pray that the Lord will bless you greatly😊❤

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Thank you so much for your prayers. They are much appreciated! May we all stay near the cross!

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Apart from Fanny Crosby always being fantastic, her hymns and the backstory of them, I also love, that this hymn shows clear tells on the fact, that she were a KJV reader: We are saved IN the cross, not AT, as all modern translations has changed it! “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” Galatians 6:14 KJV

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Amen! I am a KJV lover also and use only that version. It’s reliability and poetry are just wonderful. God be with you.

[@jasonjadenbernard450]

I love that song very much, and the voice also . May Lord will bless you.

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May we always be near the cross! God bless you.

[@debifambro1039]

Beautiful voice 😍

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Praise God you enjoyed the hymn - you might also enjoy some of the others! There are over 60 on the channel that are contemplative hymns to enjoy. God bless you!

[@gabrielmacwan1504]

Wonderful hymn❤️

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It is a personal favourite! God bless you :)

[@heavensoverture7732]

I love this hymn! Keep up the good work, friend! Stay in touch!

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God bless :)

[@elsamueller484]

Thank you so much for sharing GOD bless you!

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Praise God you enjoyed the song! Have a wonderful week with the Saviour.

[@charmainecreary6183]

Very inspiring🙏🙏

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It is a beautiful song. May we stay near the cross and near the One who died for us!

[@vandaanderson2461]

Thank you

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You're very welcome. God bless!

[@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx]

Amen ❤😊

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May you have a wonderful week with Jesus!

[@davesemple1416]

Well done. Peace

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Praise God you enjoyed it! May He be with you this week.

[@thestreamongod]

Yes thank you. I had the settings on my phone on a different fast track setting and it was causing the songs to play fast. I couldn’t understand why. I asked my daughter and she fixed the problem for me. Thanks.

[@SongsandEverlastingJoy]

So glad it’s fixed! I thought you might have meant they were too slow, which some listeners have said before. I love it slow! God bless.

[@thestreamongod]

Yes I did. I had the speed set on fast on my phone. I didn’t realize it until my daughter showed me how to change it. Thanks

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So glad you worked it out!

[@thestreamongod]

I’m sorry they were playing faster than I knew them to be. I was able to fix the problem. Thanks

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Excellent 😊

[@baruchasriel1948]

Dear my friend ,I always support and pray for you with a sincere heart .I don't know my heart very sad and disappointed, currently many white people's and western woman are proud to wear the hijab,leaving CHRIST 😢😢😢

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Take heart, brother. God’s truth will win in the end. Pray for your friends and families. They will have the chance to choose Jesus. May God bless you for your love of His people.

[@thestreamongod]

why is these songs playing differently

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Hi I’m not sure what you mean? Do you have some settings set differently?

[@vandaanderson2461]

Thank you

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Praise God!