[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Interlude]

[Verse 2]
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

[Chorus]
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