Jesus came near the cross,
near the precious fountain,
free to all the healing stream,
flows from Calvary's mountain.
Near the cross, near the cross,
lay my glory ever,
until my raptured soul
shall find rest beyond the river.
Near the cross, I'll watch and wait,
hoping, hoping and trusting ever,
till I reach, till I reach that golden strand
that I know is there,
just beyond, just beyond the river.
Near the cross, near the cross,
be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul
shall find rest, rest beyond the river.
