Old Rugged Cross

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 So I cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown To the 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 So I cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown And exchange it someday for a crown