Keep me near the cross meaning

1. What does it mean to stay near the cross?
2. Who wrote in the cross be my glory ever?

What does it mean to stay near the cross?

When Jesus suffered on the cross He was taking our place, enduring the separation from God we deserved, serving as our substitute. ... Staying near the cross, keeping it in the center of our lives, also helps us see the truth about our sin. The incomprehensible suffering of Christ shows us that sin is no mere trifle.

Who wrote in the cross be my glory ever?