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Near the Cross
1 Jesus, keep me near the cross - There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Shed its beams around me. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river. [Refrain]
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby
MUSIC: William H. Doane
Theme: The Life of Christ: The Redeemer: His Cross; Aspiration and Consecration; Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death