Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #727 (2012) Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 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.
Refrain:
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 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 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. [Refrain]
4 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. [Refrain] Topics: Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14th; Cross; Grace; Lamb of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; Paschal Mystery; Saving Blood of Christ Scripture: Matthew 27:35 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross