Jesus, keep me near the cross
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calvary mountain

Refrain

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
Sheds its beams around me

Refrain

Near the cross! O Lamb of God
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadows or me

Refrain
Near the cross Il watch and wait
Hoping, trusting ever
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river

Refrain