The Old Rugged Cross

The Old Rugged Cross

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On a hill far away stood a old rugged cross
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The emblem of suffering and shame
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And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
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For a world of lost sinners was slain

Refrain
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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
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Till my trophies at last I lay down
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I will cling to the old rugged cross
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And exchange it some day for a crown

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O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world
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Has a wondrous attraction for me
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For the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
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To bear it to dark Calvary

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In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine
     D7              G
A wondrous beauty I see
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For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
     D               G
To pardon and sanctify me

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To that old rugged cross I will ever be true
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Its shame and reproach gladly bear
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Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
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Where his glory forever I'll share