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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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Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
I love this Hymn Easter evergreen. There is Power in the Cross.
Ado Ekiti, State, Nigeria
One of my favorites song
Byhalia, MS, United States
The cross is all the VALIDATION we need. It reminds us of a Love so deep and authentic that one never has to seek it from people or possessions. No greater love than this that a man would lay down his life for us; to redeem us so that one day his original plan to live with us without sin will be fulfilled.
Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
This song gives me hope that one day all my pains on this earth will be exchange for crown of glory if only that I can cling to the old rugged cross to the end. Is also one of my best song and also my mum.
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States
This song give me hope knowing that one day we will all meet again. I’m so grateful Jesus died for my sins but he’s have risen and he have gone to prepare a place so he will come and receive us again.
Lagos, Nigeria
The hymn reminds me of Jesus suffering on the cross and the powers in his resurrection
Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
A very powerful song(Used to be a favorite for my late mum.
Lagos, Delta, Nigeria
This song makes me sad and hopeful
I love this song
Yesterday I went to Easter vigil and when they were singing it I felt hopefullness
Abuja, Nigeria
Help me to know you oh Lord, guide my steps, help me to seek your face and never turn back, bless me oh Lord my God
Amen
Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
One of the best hymn for the time like this. A solemn inspired lyrics to bring us closer to Christ.