1. Keep me near the cross,
Keep me near the cross;
Help me count all else but dross,
Keep me near the cross.
Refrain:
Keep me near the cross,
Keep me near the cross;
All for Christ I suffered loss,
Keep me near the cross.
2. Keep me near the cross,
Keep me near the cross;
Let life's foaming billows toss,
Keep me near the cross.
3. Keep me near the cross,
Keep me near the cross;
I am free, O Lord, in thee,
Keep me near the cross.
4. Keep me near the cross,
Keep me near the cross;
While I rest in thee I'm blest,
Keep me near the cross.
Source: Select Hymns: for Christian worship and general gospel service #459