[Verse 1]
Near the cross I stand
Troubled heart and trembling hands
Knowing all that I have done
Do I dare to even come

[Verse 2]
Near the cross I fall
No more shame to even crawl
Still my faith is undeterred
Knowing I do not deserve
To be near the cross at all

[Chorus 1]
In the shadow of the cross
Humbly I surrender all
Lord may I be ever lost
In the shadow of the cross

[Verse 3]
Near the cross I pray (near the cross I pray)
Draw me nearer every day (draw me nearer every day)
Bring his fame before my eyes
May I not forget the price

[Verse 4]
Near the cross I bleed (near the cross I bleed)
No more fighting I concede (no more fighting I concede)
Though my heart is full of fear
Bringing all that I hold dear
Lay it down and set it free

[Chorus 1]

[Bridge]
My drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe
Here, Lord I give myself away
‘Tis all that I can do

[Chorus 1]

[Chorus 2]
In the shadow of the cross
Where your grace and mercy fall
Lord may I be ever lost
In the shadow of the cross

[Verse 5]
Near the cross I’ll stay
Though all others turn away
Still, I marvel at your worth
Knowing I do not deserve
To be near the cross at all