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The Old Rugged Cross
1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: 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. 2 O 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. [Refrain] 3 In that 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. [Refrain] 4 To that 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. [Refrain]
WORDS: George Bennard, 1913 Based on 1 Corinthians 1:
MUSIC: George Bennard, 1913
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25
Theme: Hope; Jesus Christ: Atonement; Jesus Christ: Blood; Jesus Christ: Cross; New Heaven and a New Earth: Death and Eternal Life; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Prayer, Trust, Hope