Jesus, keep me near the cross There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. CHORUS: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, 'Til my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. At the cross I stood one day Love and mercy found me. There the bright and morning star Shed 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 shadow o'er me. Near the cross I'll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever, "Til I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river.
