The Old Rugged Cross Lyrics - Hymns That Are Important To Us - Joey + Rory

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. 

Refrain: 

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. 

O 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. [Refrain] 

In that 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. [Refrain]