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The Old Rugged Cross
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- The Old Rugged Cross
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Communion Cross Sacrifice
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Lyrics
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
To that old rugged cross I will ever be true.
It's shame and reproach gladly bear.
Then He'll call me someday to my home far away
where His glory forever I'll share.
Chorus
So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross
till my trophies at last I lay down.
I will cling to the cross, the old rugged cross
and exchange it someday for a crown.