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the old rugged cross
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) 