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 the world of lost sinners was slain
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
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true It's shame and reproach gladly beared Then he'll call me someday To my home far away Where his glory forever I'll share
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
