Intro:
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Verse 1:
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Jesus keep me near the cross
D D/A A
There a precious fountain
D Bm G
Free to all a healing stream
D/A A D
Flows from Calvary's mountain
Chorus:
D G
In the cross in the cross
D D/A A
Be my glory ever
D F#m/C# Bm G
Till my raptured soul shall find
D A D
Rest beyond the river
Verse 2:
Near the cross, a trembling soul
Love and mercy found me
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 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
Repeat Chorus
Verse 4:
Near the cross I'll watch and wait
Hoping trusting ever
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river
Repeat Chorus 2x