The Old Rugged Cross
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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
D7 G
The emblem of suffering and shame
C
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
D7 G
For a world of lost sinners was slain
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So I # 17 ll cherish the old rugged cross
C G
Till my trophies at last I lay down
C
I will cling to the old rugged cross
G D7 G
And exchange it someday for a crown
C
O that old rugged cross so despised by the world
D7 G
Has a wondrous attraction for me
C
For the dear lamb of God left His glory above
D7 G
To bear it on dark Calvary
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C
In the old rugged cross stained with blood so divine
D7 G
A wondrous beauty I see
C
For # 1 twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
D7 G
To pardon and sanctify me
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C
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
D7 G
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
C
Then He # 17 ll call me someday to His home far away
D7 G
Where His glory forever I # 17 ll share
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