Jesus, keep me near the Cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain.

Ref: 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 brigth and morning star Shed its beams around me.

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

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.

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

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

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