130. Jesus, keep me near the Cross; There a
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.
2 Near the Cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star, Shed 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 reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.