312 - Near the Cross
Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There
a precious fountain,
Free
to all, a healing stream,
Flows
from Calvary's mountain.
Refrain
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever,
Till my raptured 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
Sheds
its beams around me.
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.
4
Near
the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping,
trusting ever,
Till
I reach the golden strand
Just
beyond the river.
