







Near the Cross (for Piano Trio)-W. H. Doane
Violin, Cello, Piano
Performance Video
Difficulty: Normal
7 Pages
Key Information
- Instrument 3
- ViolinCelloPiano
- Pages
- 7
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Type
- Unspecified
- Instrumentation
- Ensemble
- Lyrics
- Not included
- Chord
- Not included
- Instrument
- Violin, Cello, Piano
- Pages
- 7
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Type
- Unspecified
- Instrumentation
- Ensemble
- Lyrics
- Not included
- Chord
- Not included
Near the Cross – Piano Trio Arrangement
Key: F Major
Time Signature: 6/8
Tempo: ♪ = 96
Duration: 3'30"
Instrumentation:
• Violin
• Cello
• Piano
Text by Fanny J. Crosby / Music by William H. Doane
Near the Cross is one of Fanny Crosby’s most enduring hymns, centering on the cross of Christ as the source of grace, comfort, and eternal hope. Widely sung in churches around the world, it is especially associated with Communion services, Good Friday, Lent, and other occasions of worship focused on Christ’s redemptive work.
This piano trio arrangement presents the hymn in a warm chamber setting, featuring expressive string lines and supportive piano accompaniment while preserving the hymn’s reverent, contemplative, and worshipful character.
Near the Cross – Piano Trio Arrangement
Key: F Major
Time Signature: 6/8
Tempo: ♪ = 96
Duration: 3'30"
Instrumentation:
• Violin
• Cello
• Piano
Text by Fanny J. Crosby / Music by William H. Doane
Near the Cross is one of Fanny Crosby’s most enduring hymns, centering on the cross of Christ as the source of grace, comfort, and eternal hope. Widely sung in churches around the world, it is especially associated with Communion services, Good Friday, Lent, and other occasions of worship focused on Christ’s redemptive work.
This piano trio arrangement presents the hymn in a warm chamber setting, featuring expressive string lines and supportive piano accompaniment while preserving the hymn’s reverent, contemplative, and worshipful character.