The New Church Hymnal ‎#429

429. The Old Rugged Cross

1 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.

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 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. [Refrain]

4 To that 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]

Text Information

• First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
• Title: The Old Rugged Cross
• Author: George Bennard
• Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christ: His love; Christ: Suffering; The Christian Life: Testimony; Invitation: To Salvation; Communion; Cross; Heaven
• Copyright: Copyright 1913 by George Bennard. ©Copyright renewed 1941 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., owner. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: [On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross]
• Composer: George Bennard
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1913 by George Bennard. ©Copyright renewed 1941 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., owner. Used by permission.