The Old Rugged Cross

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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
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The emblem of suff'ring and shame
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And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
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For a world of lost sinners was slain

Chorus:
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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
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Till my trophies at last I lay down
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I will cling to the old rugged cross,
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And exchange it some day for a crown

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In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine
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A wondrous beauty I see
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For twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
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To pardon and sanctify me

Chorus

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To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
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Its shame and reproach gladly bear
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Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
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Where his glory forever I'll share