Author: George Bennard, 1873-1960 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #244 (2001) Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the cross, 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 love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
Refrain:
So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the cross, 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 the 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 the old rugged cross I will ever be true,
It's 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] Topics: Jesus Christ His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross