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The Old Rugged Cross
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.
Refrain:
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.
O 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. Refrain
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. Refrain
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share.
Refrain:
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.
by Jim Nabors
written by George Bennard, 1913
Born: February 4, 1873, Youngstown, Ohio.
Died: October 10, 1958, Michigan.
Bennard spent his last years in Reed City, Michigan,
where the Chamber of Commerce erected a cross near his home.
The Old Rugged Cross Historical Museum
in Reed City commemorates his work.
In Loving Memory of My Parents Lindsy and Pearl Scott
I am so thankful for this song.
It helped me find Jesus as my personal saviour many years ago.
He has been with me through all the problems I have had in this life,
even when my hert was breaking
he filled me with peace.
I hope you enjoy this music.
The music is for your listening enjoyment only.
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