Jesus, keep me near the cross,

Showed the demonstration,

Of the suffering of our Lord

At the earth’s foundation.

CHORUS

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,

Till my raptured soul shall find

Rest beyond the river.

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

Love and mercy brought me;

There the Bright and Morning Star

Sheds its beams around me.

CHORUS

Near the cross! Oh, Lamb of God,

Bring its scenes before me;

Help me walk from day to day

With its shadows o’er me.

CHORUS

Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,

Hoping, trusting ever,

Till I reach the golden strand

Just beyond the river.

CHORUS

ENDING

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever,

Till my raptured soul shall find

Rest beyond the river.

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