Full Lyrics
VERSE 1
On a hill far away stands 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 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
VERSE 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.
VERSE 3
In the 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.
VERSE 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 away,
where His glory forever I'll share.
