the old rugged cross

Lyrics

on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame;, and i love that old cross where the dearest and best, for a world of lost sinners was slain. so i'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down;, i will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. o that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me;, for the dear lamb of god left his glory above, to bear it to dark calvary. so i'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down;, i will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. in that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty i see, for 'twas on that old cross jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. so i'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down;, i will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. to the old rugged cross i will ever be true;, its shame and reproach gladly bear;, then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever i'll share. so i'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down;, i will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.