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

Near the cross a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star shed 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 it's 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.

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,
Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.

(repeat)

Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.