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; 'Til 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. Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadows over me. Near the cross I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, 'Til I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.