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
Where a world of lost sinners was slain

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Til my trophies at last I lay down

I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it someday for a crown
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 I'll forever share

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Til my trophies at last I lay down