Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958 Meter: Irregular Appears in 340 hymnals Topics: Lent First Line: On a hill far away, stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 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 ... Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross