Near the Cross
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,
'Til my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
At the cross I stood one day
Love and mercy found me.
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me.
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.
Near the cross I'll watch and wait
Hoping, trusting ever,
"Til I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river.
