The Old Rugged Cross

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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