Near the Cross

Fanny Crosby (1869) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 36:9

Verse 1

Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain; Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Chorus

In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed 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 Shed His beams around me.

Chorus

In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shall find Rest beyond the river.

Verse 3

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.

Chorus

In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shall find Rest beyond the river.

Verse 4

Near the cross! I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever; Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.

Chorus

In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shall find Rest beyond the river.

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