Near The Cross
Carlton Pearson Lyrics


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Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calvary'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.

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.

In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

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.

Overall Meaning

The song "Near The Cross" by Carlton Pearson is a gospel hymn that praises Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross. The first stanza expresses the desire to remain near the cross, where a precious and healing fountain flows from Calvary's mountain. The second stanza describes how the cross became the symbol of salvation and glory for believers, and how it brought love and mercy to a trembling soul. The third stanza asks Jesus to bring the scenes of the cross before the singer's eyes and to help guide them through life's challenges. The last stanza speaks of the hope and trust in reaching the golden shore beyond the river of life, where the singer's raptured soul will find rest.


Through its lyrics, the song is an affirmation of faith in Jesus and his redemptive power. It encourages believers to find solace and comfort in the cross and its symbolism. The song also reminds them to stay true to their faith, to persevere through life's challenges, and to hope for eternal rest beyond the river of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus, keep me near the cross,
I am asking Jesus to keep me close to the cross.


There a precious fountain
At the cross, there is a precious fountain.


Free to all, a healing stream
This fountain is free for everyone and it brings healing.


Flows from Calvary's mountain.
This fountain flows from the mountain Calvary.


In the cross, in the cross,
I will find my glory in the cross, in the cross.


Be my glory ever;
Let the cross be my eternal source of glory.


Till my raptured soul shall find
Until my soul is caught up in rapture and finds


Rest beyond the river.
peace and rest beyond the river.


Near the cross, a trembling soul,
When I was near the cross, my soul trembled.


Love and mercy found me;
At the cross, I found love and mercy.


There the bright and morning star
At the cross, the bright and morning star shines.


Sheds its beams around me.
The bright and morning star shines its light around me.


Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
O Lamb of God, I am near the cross.


Bring its scenes before me;
Remind me of the scenes that took place at the cross.


Help me walk from day to day,
Help me to walk day by day.


With its shadows o'er me.
May the shadow of the cross be over me always.


Near the cross I'll watch and wait
I will stay near the cross, watching and waiting.


Hoping, trusting ever,
Hoping and trusting always.


Till I reach the golden strand,
Until I reach the land of gold.


Just beyond the river.
Which is just beyond the river.


In the cross, in the cross,
I will find my glory in the cross, in the cross.


Be my glory ever;
Let the cross be my eternal source of glory.


Till my raptured soul shall find
Until my soul is caught up in rapture and finds


Rest beyond the river.
peace and rest beyond the river.




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