Jesus, keep me near the cross,

There a precious fountain

Free to all, a healing stream,

Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

In the cross, in the cross

Be my glory ever,

Till my ransomed 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.