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,
'Til my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

2 At the cross I stood one day,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed 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 shadow o'er me. [Refrain]

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