The Old Rugged Cross Lyrics - Iris Dement

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 a world of lost sinners was slain 

And 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