{
  "title": "Jesus, keep me near the cross",
  "author": "",
  "tune": "Near the Cross",
  "number": "704",
  "lyrics": "Jesus, keep me near the cross;\n\nThere a precious fountain,\n\nFree to all—a healing stream—\n\nFlows from Calvary's mountain.\n\n\nIn the cross, in the cross,\n\nBe my glory ever;\n\nTill my raptured soul shall find\n\nRest beyond the river.\n\n\nNear the cross, a trembling soul,\n\nLove and mercy found me;\n\nThere the bright and morning star\n\nShed its beams around me.\n\n\nNear the cross! O Lamb of God,\n\nBring its scenes before me;\n\nHelp me walk from day to day\n\nWith its shadow o'er me.\n\n\nNear the cross I'll watch and wait,\n\nHoping, trusting ever,\n\nTill I reach the golden strand\n\nJust beyond the river.",
  "first_line": "Jesus, keep me near the cross;"
}