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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 ...
Til my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross ...
And exchange it some day for a crown.




In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so devine,
A wonderous 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 ...
Til my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross ...
And exchange it some day for a crown.



The Old Rugged Cross
words and music by Rev. George Bennard
Art by Rev.Donna