Near The Cross Lyrics

Near The Cross
(written by Fanny Crosby)
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 I reach the golden strand,
just beyond the river.
Chorus