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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: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Exaltation of the Holy Cross: September 14th; Cross; Grace (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: OLD RUGGED CROSS
Composer: George Bennard, 1873-1958
Meter: 12 8 12 8 with refrain
Key: B♭ Major



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