Jesus Keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the Cross in the Cross
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
1.Near the cross a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star, shed its beams around me.
2.Near the Cross, O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me.
3.Near the cross I will watch and wait, Hoping trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand, just beyond the river.