Near the Cross

[Verse 1] Jesus, keep me near the cross There a precious fountain- Free to all, a healing stream- Flows from Calvary's mountain [Chorus] In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river [Verse 2] Near the cross, a trembling soul Love and Mercy found me There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me [Chorus] [Verse 3] Near the cross, O Lamb of God Bring its scenes before me Help me walk from day to day With its shadows o'er me [Chorus] [Verse 4] Near the cross I'll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever Till the golden strand I reach Just beyond the river [Chorus]