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Near The Cross
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Mississippi Mass Choir performs a gospel arrangement of the classic hymn "Near the Cross." The song centers on the believer's desire to remain close to the cross of Christ, which is described as a fountain of healing and grace flowing from Calvary. It expresses a patient, hopeful trust in God while waiting for eternal rest beyond the river of death. The choir's powerful delivery emphasizes the cross as the believer's glory and the source of sanctified, everlasting rest. The lyrics reflect a deep longing for heaven and the peace that comes from faith in Jesus' sacrifice.
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Jesus keep me near the cross
There's a precious fountain
Free to all a healing stream
Flows from Calvary's montain
In the cross I'll watch and wait
Hoping and trusting ever
Til I reach that golden strain
It's just beyond the river
In the cross
In the cross
Be my glory ever
Til my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river
In the cross
In the cross
Be my glory ever
Til my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river
He'll give me wonderful
He'll give me sanctified rest
He'll give me glorious rest
He'll give me everlasting rest
Rest He'll give me rest (until end)