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Jesus, keep me near the cross,
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| 1. | Jesus, keep me near the cross, |
| | There a precious fountain, |
| | Free to all-a healing stream, |
| | Flows from Calv'ry mountain. |
| | In the cross, in the cross, |
| | Be my glory ever; |
| | >From the cross my ransomed soul |
| | Nothing then shall sever. |
| 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 shadows o'er me. |
| 4. | Near the cross I'll watch and wait, |
| | Hoping, trusting ever, |
| | Till I see my Savior's face, |
| | Leave His presence never. |