Author: George Bennard Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #195 (1995) Meter: Irregular Hymnal Title: The New Century Hymnal First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 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] Topics: 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 Scripture: James 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
On a Hill Far Away (The Old Rugged Cross)