On a hill far away stood a 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
* 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