Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” is a beloved Christian hymn of devotion, prayer, surrender, and hope. It centers on the cross as the place of mercy, redemption, cleansing, comfort, and eternal rest. The singer asks to remain spiritually close to Christ, trusting the saving work accomplished at Calvary and looking forward to rest beyond the river.

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Verse 1

Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Refrain

In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

Full Hymn Lyrics

Verse 1
Jesus, keep me near the cross,
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.

Refrain
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, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed His beams around me.

Refrain
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

Verse 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.

Refrain
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

Verse 4
Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river.

Final Refrain
In the cross, in the cross,
Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.

This hymn is a prayer to remain close to the sacrifice of Christ. The phrase “near the cross” points to dependence on Jesus, humility, repentance, and trust in His grace.

The precious fountain and healing stream symbolize cleansing, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal available through Christ’s redemptive work.

The hymn also moves from salvation to discipleship. It asks not only to believe in the cross, but to live daily under its influence: “Help me walk from day to day, with its shadow o’er me.”

It closes with hope. The believer watches, waits, trusts, and looks toward eternal rest beyond the river, a picture of heaven and final peace with God.

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