Hymns of Promise ‎#164

164. The Old Rugged Cross

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.

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. [Refrain]

3 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. [Refrain]

4 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross
• Title: The Old Rugged Cross
• Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958
• Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: OLD RUGGED CROSS
• Composer: George Bennard, 1873-1958
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: A♭ Major