Old Rugged Cross

<p>[Verse 1]<br/>On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross<br/>The emblem of suffering and shame<br/>And I love that old cross where the dearest and best<br/>For a world of lost sinners was slain<br/><br/>[Chorus]<br/>So I&#x27;ll cherish the old rugged cross<br/>(Rugged cross)<br/>Until my trophies at last I lay down<br/>I will cling to the old rugged cross<br/>(Rugged cross)<br/>And exchange it some day for a crown<br/><br/>[Verse 2]<br/>To the old rugged cross I will ever be true<br/>Its shame and reproach gladly bear<br/>Then He&#x27;ll call me some day to my home far away<br/>Where His glory forever I&#x27;ll share<br/>[Chorus]<br/>So I&#x27;ll cherish the old rugged cross<br/>(Rugged cross)<br/>Until my trophies at last I lay down<br/>I will cling to the old rugged cross<br/>(Rugged cross)<br/>And exchange it some day for a crown<br/>And exchange it some day for a crown