Lyrics:

Near the Cross

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

In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured 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
Sheds its beams around me.

In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

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

In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

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

In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

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