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.

3. In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
    Such a wonderful beauty I see;
    For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
    To pardon and sanctify me.

4. To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true,
    Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
    Then He'll call me someday to my home far away,
    Where His glory forever I'll share.

Chorus;
    So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
    Till my trophies at last I'll lay down;
    I will cling to the old rugged cross,
    And exchange it someday for a crown.

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