Verse 1
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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
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The emblem of suff'ring 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
Chorus
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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last I lay down
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I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown
Verse 2
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Oh, 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
[Chorus]
Verse 3
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In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine
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A wondrous beauty I see
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For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
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To pardon and sanctify me
[Chorus]
Verse 4
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To the 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 someday to my home far away
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Where His glory forever I'll share
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