Old Rugged Cross

V1
On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suff'ring and shame.
And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.

Chorus:
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 someday for a crown.

V2
Oh, the 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. (Chorus)

V3
In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine
A wondrous beauty I see.
For t'was on that old cross, Jesus suffered and died
To pardon and sanctity me. (Chorus)

V4
To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear.
Then He'll call me someday to my home far away
Where His glory forever I’ll share. (Chorus)