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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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Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
The old rugged cross
Thank you Jesus
Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
The hymn is always new in my heart.
It was given from the realms of the extraordinary.....
I pray God gives me the grace to be conscious of the day I will pass away, I want this song to consciously be the chariot of transition that will lead me home.....
Connersville, IN, United States
My Favorite Gospel Song. BLESS ALL! I WILL BE WITH LORD JESUS ONE DAY SOON.
Port Harcourt, Anambra State, Nigeria
I'm so much in love with this song. It reminds me of the sufferings Jesus went through on the cross for my sake. It also build up my faith in Him and finally remind me of where we're going and the crown that await us. Thanks to the author and composer of this song. God bless his soul and me also Amen.
i will cling to the old rugged cross
So I will cherish that blood stained old rugged cross
Montclair, California, United States
I love this hymn and have loved it since I was a young child. I'm older now and for me this hymn is timeless. It was the first hymn I ever learned as a child. Grateful.
Lagos, Ondo State, Nigeria
Warth a glorious and inspirational song. This is holy ghost instine through man to man for remembrance of Him, Jesus.
God bless the composer and writer.
Igboukwu, Anambra, Nigeria
I really loved this song so very much. It reminds me of the suffering our Lord Jesus Christ passed through. Any time am spiritually down, I tune in this song to revive my spirit and soul. I always sing it every day. God bless the author and composer of this song, George Bernard of blessed memory
Lagos, Nigeria
One of my favorite songs that reminds me of God’s love towards all men. I always sober anytime I sing it. I love it. All thanks to JESUS for the gift of the cross