312. Near the Cross

1 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. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I’ll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river. [Refrain]