135.  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.

Chorus
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
Shed its beams around me.

3
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.