Near The Cross Harmonica Tabs

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1. Jesus, keep me near the cross;
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there a precious fountain,
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free to all, a healing stream,
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flows from Calvary’s mountain.
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In the cross, in the cross,
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be my glory ever,
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till my raptured soul shall find
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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.
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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.
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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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