Near The Cross
Eddy Arnold Lyrics


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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
[ piano ]
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

Overall Meaning

In Eddy Arnold's song "Near the Cross," the lyrics depict a deep longing to stay close to Jesus and find solace and redemption through the cross. The line "Jesus keep me near the cross, there a precious fountain / Free to all, a healing stream flows from Calv'ry's mountain" speaks of the belief that near the cross of Jesus, there is a source of spiritual nourishment and healing available to all who seek it. The imagery of the "precious fountain" emphasizes the value and abundance of grace found through the cross.


The chorus continues the theme of glory and rest, stating "In the cross, in the cross be my glory ever / Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river." Here, the cross represents not only a symbol of Jesus' sacrifice and the hope of salvation, but also a source of personal joy and fulfillment. The desire expressed is for one's soul to find eternal peace and tranquility beyond life's trials and challenges, symbolized by the metaphorical river.


The third verse further emphasizes the transformative power of the cross, as the lyrics proclaim, "Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me / There the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me." This verse portrays the cross as a place of divine encounter, where love and mercy meet the outstretched arms of a seeking soul. The "bright and morning star" refers to Jesus, whose presence illuminates and guides the way for those who draw near the cross.


Overall, "Near the Cross" portrays a yearning to stay connected to Jesus and to find spiritual solace and healing through His sacrifice on the cross. It speaks to the belief that through the cross, we can find redemption, glory, and rest.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus keep me near the cross there a precious fountain
May Jesus guide me to stay close to the cross where there is a valuable source of salvation


Free to all a healing stream flows from Calv'ry's mountain
A stream of healing, available to everyone, flows from the mountain of Calvary


In the cross in the cross be my glory ever
Let the cross always be my source of pride and honor


Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river
Until my soul, filled with joy, finds peace in the afterlife


Near the cross a trembling soul love and mercy found me
In close proximity to the cross, a fearful soul discovered love and mercy


There the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me
In that place, the radiant morning star illuminates my surroundings


Near the cross I'll watch and wait hoping trusting ever
By the cross, I will patiently observe and wait with unwavering hope and trust


Till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river
Until I reach the heavenly shore just on the other side of the river


In the cross in the cross
Within the cross, within the cross




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Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross (Hymn)

1.Jesus, keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream,
flows from Calvary's mountain.

Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross,
be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find
rest beyond the river.

2. Near the cross, a trembling soul,
love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star
sheds its beams around me.

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.

4. Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
hoping, trusting ever,
till I reach the golden strand
just beyond the river.

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@melchiah501

@ONLYthroughTHECROSS I was fortunate enough to grow up in a Christian family and I got the message of the Gospel while I was young. I wouldn't trade it or the promise of eternal peace and rest for anything. May God bless you.

@FalconbladeX

I miss songs like this, no long drawn out lyrics, no fancy guitar tricks. Just simple, pure, music.

@ONLYthroughTHECROSS

I was raised a non-Christian but my father listened to Eddy Arnold all the time ...why didn't I get the message of the Gospel then instead of when I was 40 yrs old.....

@aelantalentscouts

My grandmother and I always used to sing this together...I hope to meet her again one day after this life is over..Thanks be to God!

@byronterrell690

Jesus waits for we who love Him and are obedient to His every word near the cross. Never too old to hope for His return.

@allanroeder4184

some times we move so fast in life we forget what important,but be happy you found him,god bless you

@FalconbladeX

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

@jbernsgirl

we just sang this beautiful hymn at a nursing home that our church ministers to a couple times a month. I had never heard it before and couldn't wait to come home and see if I could find it on youtube. Eddy Arnold's singing of this is so wonderful. Thanks for putting it out here for me to find. God bless you.

@jaxenaz

Just gold. I love the words soooo pure :)

@outerspaceoutpost

nice classic, praise the Lord & glory to God.

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