04/03/10

        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.

 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 me walk from day to day
 with its shadow 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)