THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

On a hill far away
Stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old rugged cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of sinners was slane and

CHORUS:
I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Until my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday
For a crown

To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bare
And they'll call me someday
To my home far away
Where his glory will forever I'll share

CHORUS:

I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown