MONTHLY HYMN

by Fanny J. Crosby & William H. Doane

1 Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain;
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed His beams around me.

[Refrain]

3 Near the cross! O lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me.

[Refrain]

4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever;
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.

[Refrain]

Proverbs 3:13-26

(RESPONSIVE)

MINISTER

Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;

CONGREGATION

For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

MINISTER

She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

CONGREGATION

Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.

MINISTER

Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.

CONGREGATION

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.

MINISTER

The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;

CONGREGATION

By His knowledge the depths were broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.

MINISTER

My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;

CONGREGATION

So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.

MINISTER

Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.

CONGREGATION

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

MINISTER

Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;

ALL TOGETHER

For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.