Lyrics

[Verse 1] On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain [Chorus] So I'II cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown [Verse 2] To that old rugged cross I will ever be true It's shame and reproach gladly bear Then he'll call me some day to my home far away Where his glory forever I'II share [Chorus] And I'II 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 [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] So I'II cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown