F. J. Crosby

7.6.7.6.Ref.

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;

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

Shed its beams around me.

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.

4

Near the Cross I’ll watch and wait,

Hoping, trusting ever,

Till I reach the golden strand,

Just beyond the river.