The Old Rugged CrossMusic: George Bennard, 1873-1958 Tune: ---, Meter: Irr. with Refrain This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
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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. Refrain: 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. 2. |
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. (Refrain) 3. |
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. (Refrain) 4. |
To that 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. (Refrain) |