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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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Falls Church, VA, United States
This brings back so many memories of my church back home. Each time I listen, I get a peaceful feeling. So great to have a website that I can interact with to bring peace of mind as I struggle with health issues.
Beaufort, S C, United States
This is truly a beautiful website. Heart felt music. I will definitely be coming back to this site. It inspires me to continue with piano lessons. God bless you!
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Old Rugged Cross, a favorite hymn of my mom!. Truly the foundation of our FAITH in CHRIST.
San Bernardino, California, United States
I love my rugged cross, I love JESUS..
Anand, Gujarat, India
The cross leads me in the path of righteousness. I am thankful for God's gracious love on the cross.
Corona, Ca, United States
I love and will cling to the Christ of the cross. I do not worship a relic and surely appreciate the cross, but it's my Savior and Lord who I cherish and to whom I will cling.
Abuja, Fed. Capital Territory, Nigeria
This song reminds me of the wonders of the cross and the need for me to continue to cling to the cross. Oh I love the old rugged cross where my foe was defeated permanently, victory was won finally and eternally. This same goes for everyone who believes.
Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines
Love this song, dedicated for my husband, this song is very meaningful to us.
Granger, Indiana, United States
Please give me the address of the church. I'd like to see this building. Thanks. David
Niles, Michigan, United States
I grew up in the small village of Pokagon, Michigan, where "The Old Rugged Cross", was first sung, by a choir of 5 and accompanied by a guitar, on June 7, 1913. (Wikipedia). The 1st Saturday of each month (in the Summer) people still gather, at the original church, and sing the hymns of old. As we approach the 100th year anniversary of the greatest gospel song ever written, the same common people, will gather to sing this beloved hymn.