Verse 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain. Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvry's mountain. Chorus In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river Verse 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning Star Shed its beams around me Chorus In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river Verse 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 Chorus In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river Verse 4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river Chorus In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river