Author: George Bennard Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #520 (2000) Meter: 6.6.8 D with refrain Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New First Line: On a hill far away 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 suff'ring and shame;
and I loved 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 for ever I'll share. [Refrain] Topics: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving Children's Hymns and Songs; Passiontide Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
On a hill far away (The old rugged cross)