[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
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown

[Verse 2]
In the old rugged cross
Stained with blood, so divine
A wondrous beauty I see
On that old rugged Cross
Jesus suffered and died
To pardon and sanctify me

[Chorus]
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown