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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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Lagos, Uyo, Nigeria
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above, He left His glory above, thank You Jesus for dying for me.
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
The cross shows the greatness of Jesus’ love and compassion to all mankind. His sacrifice on the cross joins us all together in one Body, the Body of Christ irrespective of who we are and what nationality we are. We are Brothers and Sisters and Children of the Most High God.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
I Always fill the presence of God whenever I sing this song and it reminds me of the death of Christ on the cross indeed this song is a spirit filled song.
Saint Augustine, FL, United States
Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Christ who also love this song and give me such encouragement and humility by your comments. Someday I can tell you that in person. I am so glad. God bless you.
Owerri, Imo, Nigeria
Oh that old rugged where the dearest and best for the world of lost sinners was slain. Thank You Jesus for dying for the love of me...
Abuja, Cross River, Nigeria
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
O yes I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown....
Thank You Jesus..
Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
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.
I'm eternally grateful sweet Jesus.
Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria
Thank You Jesus for the work of Redemption. You gave me hope of eternal life. You restore me today having to sing this song from my dream. Awesome God. l am healed. My father forsook me, Grace found me Amazing!
"So l cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last l lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown."
Lagos, Nigeria
4. To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me some day
To my home far away
Where His glory forever I'll share
Worcester, United Kingdom
To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
Where His glory forever I'll share
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