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.
        (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,
        till I reach the golden strand
        just beyond the river.