verse 1: 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 verse 2: Near the cross! O Lamb of God Bring its scenes before me Help me walk from day to day With its shadows o'er me (REPEAT Chorus) verse 3: Near the cross I'll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river (REPEAT Chorus)