Near The Cross Lyrics
Mississippi Mass Choir
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Jesus keep me near the cross,
there's a precious fountain;
free to all a healing stream,
flows from Calvary's mountain.
Verse 2:
Near the cross I watch and wait,
hoping and trusting ever;
'til I reach that golden strand,
it's just beyond the river.
Chorus 1:
In the cross,
in the cross be my glory ever;
'til my raptured soul shall find,
one of these days I will find rest,
rest beyond the river.
Chorus 2:
In the cross,
in the cross be my glory ever;
'til my raptured,
'til my raptured soul shall find
rest beyond the river.
Vamp 1:
He'll give me wonderful rest.
He'll give me sanctified rest.
He'll give me glorious rest.
He'll give me everlasting rest.
Vamp 2
Rest, He'll give me rest.
Vamp 3:
Rest, He'll give me rest.
He'll give me wonderful rest.
Rest, He'll give me rest.
He'll give me sanctified rest.
Rest, He'll give me rest.
He'll give me glorious rest.
Rest, He'll give me rest.
He'll give me everlasting rest.
Vamp 4:
Rest, rest.
Rest, rest.
Ending:
Rest beyond the river.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Mississippi Mass Choir is an American gospel choir from Jackson, Mississippi. The group was formed in 1988 by the late Rev.
Milton Biggham and has become one of the most popular and influential gospel choirs in the world. Their song "Near The Cross" was released on their debut album, Live In Jackson, MS (1989), and was written by John P. Kee. The lyrics to this powerful song emphasize Jesus' sacrifice for us as we come near to the cross. It speaks of our need for God's mercy, grace, and love as we face life's struggles. This classic gospel tune is sure to encourage and uplift listeners as they draw nearer to God.