Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#727

727. The Old Rugged Cross

1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suff'ring 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 cross, the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the cross, 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 cross, the old rugged cross
• Meter: 12 8 12 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Matthew 27:35
  ;
  Mark 15:22-32
  ;
  Luke 23:33-43
  ;
  John 14:3
  ;
  John 19:17-22
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:22-25
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:8
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
  ;
  Revelation 2
  ;
  Revelation 3:11
• Topic: Exaltation of the Holy Cross: September 14th; Cross; Grace; Lamb of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; Paschal Mystery; Saving Blood of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: OLD RUGGED CROSS
• Composer: George Bennard, 1873-1958
• Meter: 12 8 12 8 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major