![]() ( P) 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. ( O) 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. ( M) 19 This is the verdict: Light ( N) has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. ( K) 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, ( L) but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. ( I) 17 For God did not send his Son into the world ( J) to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. It could also be used as instrumental music preceding Communion, such as in a handbell arrangement like “Near the Cross.14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, ( A) so the Son of Man must be lifted up, ( B) 15 that everyone who believes ( C) may have eternal life in him.” ( D)ġ6 For God so loved ( E) the world that he gave ( F) his one and only Son, ( G) that whoever believes ( H) in him shall not perish but have eternal life. This hymn is perfect for a contemporary or blended worship service, as it fits well with modern songs such as “The Power of the Cross,” as in the choral arrangements “Near the Cross,” or “Keep Me Near the Cross,” both of which can be accompanied by piano alone, or with optional instruments. ![]() This hymn is best suited to Lent or Holy Week. If it is too fast, it sounds like a dance, which is not appropriate to the theme of the text, but an excessively slow tempo is depressing, while the text gives hope. This tune should be sung at a moderate tempo. The stanza and the refrain are in two phrases each, clearly marked by the ending long notes. Children of the Heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge eer was given. He wrote the tune in 1869 and it was first published with the text in Bright Jewels. Jesus, keep me near the cross there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvarys mountain. Doane, who often collaborated with Crosby, is the composer. 1, 3) Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross NEAR THE CROSS. The tune for this hymn was actually written before the text, but it was named after the text, NEAR THE CROSS. The third stanza is a prayer that the Christian would always remember God's love as shown on the cross, and the fourth looks forward to heaven. The first stanza describes redemption through Jesus' blood, and the second, the need of humanity for salvation. Each stanza has a slightly different aspect of the main theme. The site provides access to free searchable collections from The United Methodist Hymnal UMH and The Faith We Sing supplement to the UMH and work is under way to add materials from The Baptist Hymnal and The Hymnal for Worship and CelebrationOur resources include lyrics and midi files for favorites such as Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross Rock of. The first line of each stanza contains the phrase “near the cross,” emphasizing the value of Christ's redeeming work there. The fourth stanza (“Near the cross I'll watch and wait”) is occasionally omitted. Crosby wrote four stanzas and a refrain, which most hymnals have kept. ![]() Opening Hymn ‘Jesus, Keep me near the Cross’ UMH 301. ![]() The text and tune were published together in Bright Jewels for the Sunday School in 1869. Proclaim the Lordship of the God (P) The Lord of Hosts Bless HIS name. In 1869, Fanny Crosby was shown a tune by William Doane, for which she wrote this text. ![]()
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