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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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London, United Kingdom
Someone made a comment earlier that his mother used to sing this song whilst doing the housework. This was also my mother's favourite song as it was her mother's. I can't sing this song without choking with tears when I recall her singing with such passion and emotion. Such powerful lyrics that stirs up feelings of gratitude and appreciation for what Jesus did at Calvary. Glory to His name.
Arizona, United States
My brother passed away 2007. This was his favorite song since he was a child. It brought me to tears when I heard it. I can still hear his voice singing it. I love this song.
Enugu, Nkanu West LGA, Nigeria
What a wonderful song. It's so touching.
Lagos, Nigeria
Wonderful hymn. So inspiring!
Enterprise, Alabama, United States
My Grandmother always sung this song. She is an angel now in the glory of God!
Lagos
The song is so inspiring. It touches my soul. Glory be to God for the Calvary experience.
Inver Grove Heights, MN, United States
My dear sainted mother used to sing this as she went about her tasks in our home.
Ft Myers, Florida, United States
Song you'll never forget. Always touches the soul.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
So great a song... Help me not be weary. Strengthen me and help me to keep going with You. I want to know You more
Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States
Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross just to save my soul. You went through a lot of pain and suffering for my soul.