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.
Cherish the old rugged cross lyrics.
And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suff ring and shame and i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.
I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown.
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suff ring and shame.
So i ll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last i lay down.
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.
And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain.
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffering and shame.
To the old rugged cross i will ever be true its shame and reproach gladly bear then hell call me some day to my home far away where his glory forever ill share.
The old rugged cross is the first song my mother taught me to sing when i was very young i am 73 now she taught me to pay it on piano and i just heard sandi patty sing it i am writing a poem about it now.