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(George Bennard)

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.

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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.

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.

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 some day for a crown...
(George Bennard)      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 some day for a crown.      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.      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 some day for a crown...