They were watching from a distance
And they could not take their eyes from You
You were bleeding…they were weeping
Faithful sisters…they had followed you
They did not understand
They could not see
They were mourning their loss
As the sky turned black
And the Earth turned red
At the foot of the cross
He was standing near your mother
They were so close they could hear you sighing
All around them angry voices
Pierced the darkness and you were dying
But they would not leave they lingered there
No matter the cost
They were staying and they were praying
At the foot of the cross
CHORUS
Keep me near the cross
Near the cross
May I never stray so far
That I cannot see
What flowed down for me
At the foot of the cross
Now I’m standing in your presence
And I cannot take my eyes from you
You have risen I’m forgiven
Precious Saviour oh I worship you
No I’m not looking back
I’ve heard your voice and I’m staying here
I’ve made my choice
For now it’s real now I kneel
At the foot of the cross
CHORUS (repeat 2X)