Light and Life Songs ‎#126

126. The Old Rugged Cross

1 The old, rugged cross! yes I love it,
Its burdens, reproaches and shame;
And naught else on earth do I covet,
But to bear it for Jesus’ name.

Chorus:
The old, rugged cross, yes, the old, rugged cross,
‘Tis the badge of discipleship here;
And the way to a throne, and a kingdom and crown;
As the way of the cross shall appear.

2 The old, rugged cross, I will cherish;
He bore it up Calvary’s hill;
He bore it that I might not perish,
I’ll bear it in love for His will. [Chorus]

3 The old, rugged cross, highest honor
E’en granted to creature of God,
To bear the great Conqueror’s banner,
I’ll gladly “pass under the rod.” [Chorus]

4 The cross of my Christ, the Anointed,
The badge of redemption from sin,
Its reproach maketh all those appointed,
Crowns and kingdoms eternal to win. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: The old, rugged cross! yes I love it
• Title: The Old Rugged Cross
• Author: Vivian A. Dake
• Refrain First Line: The old, rugged cross, yes, the old, rugged cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [The old, rugged cross! yes I love it]
• Composer: Fannie Birdsall