Jesus, keep me near the cross

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

In the cross, in the cross - Be my glory ever;
From the cross my ransomed soul - Nothing then shall sever

2. Near the cross, a trembling soul -  Love and and mercy found me;         
    There the Bright and Morning Star - Sheds 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 see my Savior's face - Leave His presence never.