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]