Old Rugged Cross Lyrics by Bill Anderson
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(George Bernard Shaw)

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 were slain.

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.

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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.

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 Bernard Shaw)      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 were slain.      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.      --- Instrumental ---      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.      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...