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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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Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
This is one of the songs for this Easter season and beyond. I love the cross because there I obtain salvation and love. God’s love in action to all humanity.
Matthews, NC, United States
Poor theology. I will not cherish or cling to the cross. To quote a theologically much better hymn, "My hope is built in nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name.... ". The only thing I cherish or cling to is, Jesus!
Lagos, Nigeria
This particular song just came up in my mind while I was taking shower this morning and I decided to come here for the lyrics .
God is works in a mysterious way.
Love Love love this song
Margoa, Goa, India
I love this song so much.. I had forgotten it and here today I tried to memorise it.. only could know its tune.. then while I was travelling I passed by a miraculous cross and soon I could sing it out!! 💓 Songs really replenishes our faith❤️❤️ Love you Jesus and my Holy cross❤️❤️
Columbus, OH, United States
This was my Mom's favorite hymn . She would play it on an organ in the living room.
Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing me with a mother who loved Jesus more than anything.
Prairieville, LA, United States
These old hymns about the Cross have the message we all need. Thank you Jesus for going to the Cross.
Gretna, Louisiana, United States
🥹😭Thank You my Lord God, Thank U
Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria
I love you so much darling Jesus, I give all I have to you, you are the best thing that happened to me I, will never forget your pains and tears on that old rugged cross , may God bless the writer of this song
Uromi, Edo, Nigeria
Hymn always draws me close and closer to the throne of grace