Powerful Live Performance of ‘Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross’

Keith & Kristyn Getty teamed up with Sandra McCracken to perform a beautiful live version of the hymn ‘Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross’.

Fanny Crosby wrote ‘Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross’ back in 1869. William Howard Doane composed the music. This hymn has helped believers for over 150 years.

The song talks about staying close to the cross where Jesus died for us. It’s not just about remembering what happened that day. It’s about coming to the cross every day with our struggles and finding help.

The hymn mentions a “free to all, a healing stream” that flows from Calvary. This means God’s grace is there for anyone who needs it.

The Gettys and McCracken brought new life to Crosby’s words in their performance. Their voices carried the truth that we all need to hear.

When life gets hard, we can turn to the cross. When we feel lost, we can find our way back there.

Take time today to think about what the cross means to you. Let this hymn remind you that Jesus is always near, ready to meet you right where you are.

WATCH: Soul-Stirring Live Performance of ‘Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross’

Verse of the Day

“[Sons and Heirs] For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”