The Old Rugged Cross

Written By Rev. Geo. Bennard

V. 1

On a hill far away, stood and 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

[CHORUS]

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 someday for a crown

V. 2

To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true

It’s shame and reproach gladly bear

Then He’ll call me some day

To my home far away

Where His glory forever I’ll share

{Repeat Chorus, then}

And exchange it someday for a crown