Johnny Cash - 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

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown

To the old rugged cross, I will ever be true
It's shame, it's reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me someday
To my home far away
Where His glory, forever, I'll share

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
'Til my trophies, at last, I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross (old rugged cross)
And exchange it someday for a crown

And exchange it someday for a crown

Written by:
George Bennard

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