Eddy Arnold - Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross lyrics

(Fanny J. Crosby - William Howard Doane - Jimmie Davis) Jesus keep me near the cross There a precious fountain Free to all a healing stream flows From Calv'ry's mountain. 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. In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. --- Instrumental --- Near the cross I'll watch and wait Hoping trusting ever Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river...