Near The Cross

1. Jesus, keep me near the cross;

there a precious fountain,

free to all, a healing stream,

flows from Calvary's mountain.
Refrain:

In the cross, in the cross,

be my glory ever,

till my raptured soul shall find

rest beyond the river.

2. Near the cross, a trembling soul,
   love and mercy found me;
   there the bright and morning star
   sheds its beams around me.
   (Refrain)

3. 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.
   (Refrain)

4. Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
   hoping, trusting ever,
   till I reach the golden strand
   just beyond the river.
   (Refrain)