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. 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. 2. Oh, 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. Chorus:

3. In the old rugged cross, Stained with blood so divine, Such a wonderful beauty I see; For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. Chorus: 4. 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 way, Where His glory forever I'll share. Chorus:

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