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Contains JSON data on the Trinity Hymnal
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{
"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;"
}