Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross / In the Cross

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;
'Til my raptured soul shall find,
Rest beyond the river.

Near the Cross, a trembling soul,
Love and Mercy found me;
And there the Bright and the Morning Star,
Shed it's beams around me.

Near the Cross, O Lamb of God,
Brings it's scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day,
With it's shadows o'er me.

Near the Cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
'Til I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.

In the Cross, in the Cross,
Be my glory ever;
'Til my raptured soul shall find,
Rest beyond the river.

'Til my raptured soul shall find,
Rest beyond the river.