who wrote jesus keep me near the cross
Near the Cross "Near the Cross", alternatively titled "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" or "In the Cross", is a Christian hymn written by Fanny Crosby and published in 1869.[1]
Laid to Rest The song is meant to be a first-person narrative of a murder victim, haunting his killer from beyond the grave. On the other side, the lyrics may also have a connection to the Iraq War, like most of the songs from Ashes of the Wake.
The Greatest Showman Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote nine songs.[23]
List of St. Elsewhere characters Portrayed by Denzel Washington
Softly and Tenderly The film The Trip to Bountiful makes recurrent use of the song, particularly a recording of it by Cynthia Clawson.
The Greatest Showman Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote all the songs appearing in the film.[23]