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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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Georgia, United States
This song was my precious Grandpa’s favorite hymn, and we sang it at his funeral. I can never sing it without shedding tears. Tears because I miss him so much, tears because I’m grateful that he was a wonderful Christ-like example in my life and left a wonderful legacy for our family. Imagining my Gramps exchanging his old rugged cross for a crown brings me comfort. I look forward to my reunion with him someday!
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
On Christ Solid Rock my faith is built through His resurrection power.
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
It is enough that Jesus Christ died and that he died for me
Lagos, Nigeria
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross.. Sweet Jesus, this remind us of your passion, for a world of sinners was slain. For the sake of your sorrowful passion have mercy on us and of the whole world.
I will cling to the old rugged Cross, will exchange it for a crown some day. This song constantly inspires!
Good hymns are good for Christians to meditate on Jesus passion
British Indian Ocean Territory
The song wakes me up.
Bronx, NewYork, United States
Thank you Jesus!
Sam Jose, CA, United States
Oh how I love singing this song, it reminds me of the great price Jesus paid for my sins..
I will cherish the old nugget Cross..
Praise The Lord
Thank you JESUS
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Such a revival song
Jesus never leave me please...
This song reminds me of your sacrifice that gave me salvation.
The old cross was where I was born.