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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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MosesLake, WA, United States
Love this song for years
Any one that forgets the old rugged cross has forgotten his first love
Ilesa, Osun, Nigeria
Thank God for this inspirational song. It touches my heart
Douala, Cameroon
This songs brings me peace
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
I will always cling to the old rugged cross which I hope to exchange some days for a crown
The best music!!!
Woodhull, NY, United States
One of my favorite hymns. I cry though when I think about what Jesus had to go through. The torture and pain and hanging on that cross just for us. To forgive us of our sins. What an amazing man. I can't wait to meet Him and thank Him in person. I thank Him every day for saving me.
Masaka, Uganda
Very nice hymn
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
It's such a great idea song that teaches Jesus Christ died to redeem mankind .
NYC, NY, United States
My mom would sing this song when I was little and I loved the melody. As I grew up and understood the words I couldn’t help tearing up whenever I sing it. I have taught my daughter and together when we sing along with my mom who is now elderly. it’s so powerful. What a beautiful song. Thank you, Jesus for the finished work on the cross.