Additional Hymn · Hymn 884
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross1.
“But they cried out the more, saying let him be crucified”. Matt. 27:23
1.
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross1.
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and blest
For a world of lost sinners was slain
Refrain
So, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I wll cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
2.
Oh that old rugged cross, so despised by the world
Has a wondrous attraction for me
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary
3.
In the 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
4.
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away
Where His glory for ever I’ll share
Amen