GOSPEL >> Consecration
SDAH 312
Jesus, keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream,
flows from Calvary’s mountain.
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Introductions for Sabbath School Song Service (based on specific lesson quarterlies):
We should take it point by point, and let the imagination grasp each scene, especially the closing. As we thus dwell upon His great sacrifice for us, our confidence in Him will be more constant, our love will be quickened, and we shall be more deeply imbued with His spirit.” – Ellen G. White, Desire of Ages. p. 63. (Lesson 12, 2nd Quarter 2021 -Sunday, Reflections of Calvary, 6/13/2021)
📖 Reference: Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal by Wayne Hooper and Edward E. White. Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1988.
Text
1
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.
2
Near the cross, a trembling soul,
love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star
sheds its beams around me.
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
Hymn Info
Biblical Information
(a) Zech 13:1 (b) Rev 22:16 (d) Matt 27:36 (r) Gal 6:14
Author
Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915)
Year Published
1869
Metrical Number
7.6.7.6.Ref.
Composer
William H. Doane (1832-1915)
Year Composed
1869
