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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Glory

Hyderabad, Telengana, India

Such a great love towards me I can't describe. I'm the worst in the universe but He loves me still the most.


Victor Akins

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This hymnal brings tears to my eyes when I remember when I used to sing this hymnal as a little boy in Africa. Thanks for making this available online. May God continue to richly bless you and your ministry. Happy Christmas in advance.


Felix Ogheneovo

Sapele, Delta, Nigeria

Christ came to died for me. It is a great privilege to have Jesus in my life. I will ever remain great full to serve Him all the days of my life.


Anne

omitted v. 4! which is:

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.


Ngele Sunday Eze

Minna, Niger, Nigeria

My Lost Hope restored through the rugged cross. What a Redemption!


Olufemi

Nigeria

Someday, my old rugged cross (my trial of faith) will be exchange for a crown. Halleluyah.


Victor

Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Why was the cross called old rugged cross?


Joshua

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Thank God for paying all my debt on the Calvary cross, there Jesus died for me.


Jean

Rialto, CA, United States

Praise The Lord!


Babatunde

Lagos, Nigeria

Very touching with deep wordings to meditate upon. God bless the writer.