THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

Composed by: George Bennard

(G)On a hill far away stood an (C)old rugged cross,
The (D)emblem of suffering and (G)shame,
And I love that old cross where the (C)dearest and best,
For a (D)world of lost sinners was (G)slain

Chorus:
So I'll (D)cherish the old rugged (G)cross,
Till my (C)trophies at last I lay (G)down
I will (G)cling to the (G7)old rugged (C)cross,
And (G)exchange it some (D)day for a (G)crown

(G)O, that old rugged cross so des(C)pised by the world,
Has a (D)wondrous attraction for (G)me,
For the dear Lamb of God left His (C)glory above,
To (D)pardon and sanctify (G)me

Chorus:
So I'll (D)cherish the old rugged (G)cross,
Till my (C)trophies at last I lay (G)down,
I will (G)cling to the (G7)old rugged (C)cross,
And (G)exchange it some (D)day for a (G)crown

(G)To the old rugged cross I will (C)ever be true,
Its (D)shame and reproach gladly (G)bear,
Then He'll call me some day to my (C)home far away,
Where His (D)glory forever I'll (G)share

[Repeat Chorus Twice]

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