The old rugged cross

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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.
  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.
2
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.
3
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.
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Collin Deair

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

The cross shows the greatness of Jesus’ love and compassion to all mankind. His sacrifice on the cross joins us all together in one Body, the Body of Christ irrespective of who we are and what nationality we are. We are Brothers and Sisters and Children of the Most High God.


Ogechi Cynthia

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

I Always fill the presence of God whenever I sing this song and it reminds me of the death of Christ on the cross indeed this song is a spirit filled song.


Kathleen

Saint Augustine, FL, United States

Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Christ who also love this song and give me such encouragement and humility by your comments. Someday I can tell you that in person. I am so glad. God bless you.


Chioma

Owerri, Imo, Nigeria

Oh that old rugged where the dearest and best for the world of lost sinners was slain. Thank You Jesus for dying for the love of me...


Grace-Kokole

Abuja, Cross River, Nigeria

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

O yes I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown....

Thank You Jesus..


Bamidele Gospel

Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

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.

I'm eternally grateful sweet Jesus.


Bola Adejumo

Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria

Thank You Jesus for the work of Redemption. You gave me hope of eternal life. You restore me today having to sing this song from my dream. Awesome God. l am healed. My father forsook me, Grace found me Amazing!

"So l cherish the old rugged cross

Till my trophies at last l lay down

I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it some day for a crown."


Bidemi

Lagos, Nigeria

4. To the old rugged cross

I will ever be true

It's shame and reproach gladly bear

Then He'll call me some day

To my home far away

Where His glory forever I'll share


Darren Mason

Worcester, United Kingdom

To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true

Its shame and reproach gladly bear

Then He'll call me some day to my home far away

Where His glory forever I'll share

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


Ruth

Cincinnati, OH, United States

For Tee in Detroit:

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;

Its shame and reproach gladly bear;

Then He’ll call me someday to my home far away,

Where His glory forever I’ll share.