A tender hymn by Fanny Crosby focusing on the nearness of Christ and the hope found at the cross.

Jesus keep me near the cross
There a precious fountain
Free to all a healing stream
Flows from Calvarys mountain

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 found me
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me

Near the cross O Lamb of God
Bring its scenes before me
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow oer me

Near the cross Ill watch and wait
Hoping trusting ever
Till I reach the golden strand
Just beyond the river