On a hill far away
Stood an old rugged cross
Was the emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sin-ners was slain - yeah
In that old rugged cross
Stained with blood so divine
Was a wondrous beauty to see
For 'twas on that old cross
Jesus suffered and died
Sent to pardon and sanctify my soul - yeah
We will cherish the old rugged cross
Your strength in our weak-ness oh love divine!
We will cling to the old rugged cross
Proclaiming our Savior our Lord has risen!
Our Lord has risen
Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, holy, all creation will sing!
