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159. The Old Rugged Cross

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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

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The emblem of suffering and shame,

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And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

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For a world of lost sinners was slain.

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So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,

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Till my trophies at last I lay down;

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I will cling to the old rugged cross,

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And exchange it some day for a crown.
[[Full 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. [Refrain] 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. [Verse 2] 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. [Verse 3] 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.