1 Jesus, keep me near the Cross.
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry'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. [Refrain]

3 Near the Cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadows o'er me. [Refrain]

4 Near the Cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Refrain]