Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Jesus, keep me near the crossThere a precious fountainFree to all—a healing stream,Flows from Calvary's mountain.

Refrain, after each verseIn the cross, in the cross,Be my glory ever,Till my raptured soul shall findRest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,Love and mercy found me;There the bright and morning starShed its beams around me.

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.

Near the cross I'll watch and wait,Hoping, trusting ever,Till I reach the golden strand,Just beyond the river.