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5 portions
Verse 1
Jesus keep me near the cross: There a precious fountain, Free to all a healing stream, Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
Verse 2
Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me.
Verse 3
Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadow o'er me.
Verse 4
Near the cross, I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting, ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.
Chorus
In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river.
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