1.Jesus, keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream,

flows from Calvary's mountain.

Refrain:

In the cross, in the cross,
be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

2. Near the cross, a trembling soul,

love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star
sheds its beams around me.


3. 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.


4. Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
hoping, trusting ever,
till I reach the golden strand

just beyond the river.