The Old Rugged Cross by St. John Children's Choir

30 Bible Songs by Various Artists

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The Old Rugged Cross
by St. John Children's Choir

Album: 30 Bible Songs

Verse 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

Chorus
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 someday for a crown

Verse 2
Oh, 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

Verse 3
To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then, he'll call me someday to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share