Near The Cross 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. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me. Chorus Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help my walk from day to day With its shadows o'er me. Chorus Near the cross I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. Chorus