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
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
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
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