The New Century Hymnal ‎#195

195. On a Hill Far Away (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 Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left the glory of heaven
to bear it to cold Calvary. [Refrain]

3 In that old rugged cross, which bore Love so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for upon that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]

4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
When God calls me some day to my home far away,
there God's glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
• Title: On a Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross)
• Author: George Bennard (1913, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  James 1:12
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Savior; Lent; Year A: Good Friday; Year A: Holy Saturday; Year A: Easter; Year B: Easter; Year B: Lent 5; Year B: Good Friday; Year B: Holy Saturday; Year C: Good Friday; Year C: Holy Saturday; Year C: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
• Composer: George Bennard (1913)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: B♭ Major