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.

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.

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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 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.

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