Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross

Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There a precious fountain,
free to all—a healing stream—
flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Chorus:
In the cross, in the cross,
be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,
love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
shed His beams around me.

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.

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