Text: | On a Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross) |
Author: | George Bennard, 1873-1958 |
Tune: | THE OLD RUGGED CROSS |
Composer: | George Bennard, 1873-1958 |
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 Oh, 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;
Christ will call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross |
Title: | On a Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross) |
Author: | George Bennard, 1873-1958 |
Refrain First Line: | So 'll cherish the old rugged cross |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Holy Week, The Three Days; Struggle, Faith |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | THE OLD RUGGED CROSS |
Composer: | George Bennard, 1873-1958 |
Key: | B♭ Major |