Near the Cross

1Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

RefrainIn the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever,
Till my raptur'd soul shall find Rest beyond the river.

2Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me.

3Near the cross!
O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With its shadows o'er me.

4Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever;
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.