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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
This is my Favorite Lenten hymn. I Love it and I'm super happy to find it online.
Austin, United States
The Holy Spirit wraps me in His arms when I hear this song, and, every time this happens, my eyes get all blurry as His love pours out.
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
This is my absolute favorite hymn of all times. I remember as a young child at church requesting to sing this song every chance I got. When I pass into the heavenly gates I want this sung at my funeral. It is because of this song we are saved. Thank You Jesus for giving up Your life for ours!!
Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
The Old Rugged Cross is the source/bedrock of my world. Am grateful, Lord.
Chatsworth, CA, United States
Only one cross, only one body, only one's precious blood saves me, and will save the world. How I love that old cross. Jesus said, "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to myself." Who would have thought He would allow Himself to be lifted on a cross of crucifixion for a worthless sinner like me, and maybe you too.
Nigeria
Thank You Lord for Your Mercy and Grace.
Ughelli, Delta, Nigeria
Thank You Lord for the cross initiative.
Karu, Abuja, Nigeria
What could be better than that He (Jesus Christ) laid down His life for me that I may have life. That old rugged cross where He bled and died for me. Thank You Jesus. I well meet You some day by and by.
I have also seen this as a final verse:
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.
Lagos, Nigeria
I hope and will always be hopeful to put off this corruptible for the incorruptible by cherishing and cleaving to the old rugged cross. Some day I'm going to see Jesus and thank Him personally for the price He paid to save my soul.