Near the cross, O Lamb of God, Shed its scenes before me, Help me walk from day to day With its shadows on 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. Amen. Why should I feel discouraged? And why does the shadows come? Why does my heart feel lonely And long for heaven and home When Jesus, He is my portion, A constant friend is He? His eyes, they're on the sparrow, And I know He watches me. I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free.