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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suff’ring and shame,
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
The emblem of suff’ring and shame,
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
For a 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 some day for a crown.
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
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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.
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above,
To bear it to dark Calvary.
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In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
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Lagos, Nigeria
The hymn reminds me of Jesus suffering on the cross and the powers in his resurrection
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
A very powerful song(Used to be a favorite for my late mum.
Lagos, Delta, Nigeria
This song makes me sad and hopeful
I love this song
Yesterday I went to Easter vigil and when they were singing it I felt hopefullness
Abuja, Nigeria
Help me to know you oh Lord, guide my steps, help me to seek your face and never turn back, bless me oh Lord my God
Amen
Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
One of the best hymn for the time like this. A solemn inspired lyrics to bring us closer to Christ.
Amac, FCT, Nigeria
So sublime for the season
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
A song rich in text & harmony. A true remembrance and reflection of the saving works of our Lord. Unfortunately, a lot of us had de-cling to the old rugged cross and cling to the destructive prosperity gospel. Lord! save us and our whole world.
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
I love 💞💞💞💞💞💞 this song. I searched for it and I am enjoying it . The old rugged cross can never be forgotten.
Voi, Taita Taveta, Kenya
The best Good Friday message. The events are undesirable but the result is cherished. With human weakness nature clinging on the cross is inevitable. The crown is what a believer needs.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
This is one of the songs for this Easter season and beyond. I love the cross because there I obtain salvation and love. God’s love in action to all humanity.