“Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross” by Melharmonic Virtual Choir directed by Chibuike N Onyesoh

Frances “Fanny” J. Crosby (1820-1915) was the author of over 8,500 gospel songs. Though blind at 6 weeks of age, Crosby began composing texts at age 6. She later became a teacher at the New York School for the Blind, where she was a student. A friend of several presidents, Crosby became one of the most important advocates for the cause of the blind in the United States.

In the case of this hymn, William Doane wrote a tune… and then asked Fanny Crosby to listen to it, to see if the tune said anything to her.

This hymn’s tune reminded Crosby of the Cross, and its importance in our lives. She knew the Cross of Christ is the central point of history. Without the Cross, there is no salvation… no eternal life… and no hope. And, if we don’t stay near the Cross, we lose our focus in life. We sometimes forget the Cross is crucial for salvation… but also for daily life.

Видео “Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross” by Melharmonic Virtual Choir directed by Chibuike N Onyesoh канала Melharmonic Music Services