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Near The Cross

AKA: 
Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross
CCLI Song Number 36736

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Scripture: 
Galatians 6:14; John 19:25; Revelation 22:1-2;
Auto Scripture: 
Ezra 4:17; Revelation 22:16;
Lyrics: 
Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain—
Free to all, a healing stream—
Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain.

(Refrain)
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.

(Refrain)

Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadows o’er me.

(Refrain)

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

(Refrain)

Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
CCLI2: 
36 736