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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
I sang this song when I was a teenager and when I gave my life to God in the year 1999 this song was sang again in the service and ever since I can't stop singing this soul lifted song. I cherish that rugged cross and I pray I meet my saviour one day.
Jacksonville, FL, United States
My Brother even now lays dying in the hospital. Waiting for a bed in Hospice care. In my heart I sing it for him. May he soon take the hand of his guide for The Journey. May it be swift and sweet.
Meadow Vista, CA, United States
I love Jesus. I've left my burden at the cross! Praise to Jesus, my Lord and Savior.
Ido, Ekiti, Nigeria
Great! I can't wait to receive the crown. This song is so inspiring. I love Jesus more. I will continue to do your will as you give me grace Lord Jesus.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
I am deeply appreciative for your redemptive work on the cross (Jesus).
Nigeria
Thank You YESHUA HAMASHIACH for paying the ultimate price for our redemption. Such great Love!!!!
Nairobi, Kenya
Thank you Jesus. Amen.
Ondo West, Nigeria
Am looking forward to the crown ahead of me. I know surely one day I shall wear my brave crown of glory with my Lord Jesus, Lord grant me the grace to over this old rugged cross. Amen
Orlu, IMO, South East, Nigeria
In this hymn I see the humility of Christ manifest, the redemptive hope of sinners assured, and the symbol of Christianity echoed.
This hymn should be a vademecum to a retiring soul seeking rest in God.
Englewood, CO, United States
The Old Rugged Cross is the first song my Mother taught me to sing when I was very young, I am 73 now, She taught me to pay it on piano and I just heard Sandi Patty sing it , I am writing a poem about it now. I am an author of three recent books, Donna Alcoholic Extraordinaire, Faith Hope Love, and Hell is Real So Is Heaven. Sandi Patty was saying how laying down the trophy's can also mean laying at the cross our angers, our hurts, our pain not just things like my books I wrote with Jesus direction. The Old Rugged makes the difference in every born again believers life. Thanks for the reminder