Verso 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

Refrão

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

Verso 2

In that 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

Refrão

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