February 24, 2021 at noon, Pender UMC Director of Music, Brian Stevenson started his Lenten Hymn and Devotion series. The first is based on Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross by Fanny Crosby.

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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.


The United Methodist Hymnal Number 301
Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
Music: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
Tune: NEAR THE CROSS, Meter: 76.76 with Refrain