The Old Rugged Cross

Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 'til my trophies, at last, I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown [Interlude] [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] So I'll cherish the old rugged cross 'til my trophies, at last, I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown