Near the Cross - The Petersens (LIVE)

Good Friday at home may not be what we are used to or prefer, but we're so thankful we can still gather together virtually and sing this song for y'all! Emmett sounds real nice on "Near the Cross," and it's a beautiful reminder of God's love.

This was our favorite hymn we performed when we were in Finland last summer. We performed at a festival and this happened to be their favorite song! They sang along with us when we performed it only they were singing in Swedish and Finnish. Special memories for sure :)

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►This video:
Lead vocal and dobro: Emmett Franz
Harmony vocal and fiddle: @katiepetersen
Harmony vocal: @EllenHaygood
Guitar: @mattpetersen4000
Mandolin: @JuliannePetersen
Bass: Karen Petersen

Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen.
Special thanks to Troy Dixon for helping us with audio.
Microphones by Ear Trumpet Labs https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com

►LYRICS - Near the Cross
Jesus keep me near the cross
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain

In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river

Near the cross, a trembling soul
Love and Mercy found me
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beam around 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 that 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 [x2]

►The Petersens:
We celebrate American roots music with family values, and perform full time in Branson, Missouri in the USA. The band consists of four siblings, Katie, Ellen, Matt, and Julianne, our mom Karen, and good friend Emmett Franz. Learn more about our family on our website https://petersenband.com

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