Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross (written by Fanny Crosby) Verse 1: Jesus, keep me near the cross, there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain. Chorus: In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; 'til my raptured soul shall find, rest beyond the river. Verse 2: Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. Chorus Verse 3: Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day, with its shadows over me. Chorus Verse 4: Near the cross I’ll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, 'til I reach the golden strand, just beyond the river. Chorus