Jesus, keep me near the cross, 
There a precious fountain 
Free to all, a healing stream 
Flows from Calvary's mountain. 

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 
Sheds its beams around me. 

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 shadows o'er me. 

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. 

In the cross, in the cross, 
Be my glory ever; 
Till my raptured soul shall find 
Rest beyond the river.