The Old Rugged Cross Lyrics

(Verse One)

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

(Verse Two)

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. Merle Haggard - The Old Rugged Cross - http://motolyrics.com/merle-haggard/the-old-rugged-cross-lyrics.html

(Refrain)

(Verse Three)

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.

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(Verse Four)

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 for ever I'll share.

(Refrain)