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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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Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Oh I love this hymn, it gives me joy and it makes me know how much am loved by my Father in heaven, for given up His only Son to save me. Am greatful Lord...
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
So inspiring and soul touching. Listening to it reminds me of the love of Christ to us.
Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
The great song I have ever heard in my life time on earth. This song speaks healing and courage to my soul. Thank You Jesus for dying for my sin. Thank You for the free gift of SALVATION..
Lewisville, NC, United States
I dearly love this hymn. I remember as a child how much I enjoyed hearing It sung by members of family, and friends singing It while at church or funerales or just to be singing tjis beautiful song. Going to revivals, of to get together also. I try to memorize the words to this song smong other hymns! But this one is by far my favorite.
Ashaiman, Tema, Ghana
Whenever I listen and followed the words one by one, it clearly points to me how Christ suffered for my sins. Am so thankful because it assures me of internal glory that awaits me. Thank You Jesus.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
The song is not complete...
There are meant to be 4 verses of the song, not three...
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
It is so beautiful
Agona Swedru, Ghana
I just love singing this hymn. Soo touching.
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.