1
\nOn a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
\nthe emblem of suffering and shame;
\nand I love that old cross where the dearest and best
\nfor a world of lost sinners was slain.<\/p>\n
Refrain
\nSo I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\ntill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nand exchange it some day for a crown.<\/p>\n
2
\nO that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
\nhas a wondrous attraction for me;
\nfor the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
\nto bear it to dark Calvary.<\/p>\n
3
\nTo that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
\nits shame and reproach gladly bear;
\nthen he’ll call me some day to my home far away,
\nwhere his glory forever I’ll share.<\/p>\n
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