Old Rugged Cross

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Traditional

Old Rugged Cross   Key of G

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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross 

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The emblem of suffering and shame

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And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

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For a world of lost sinners was slain

 

 

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So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

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Till my trophies at last I lay down

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I will cling to the old rugged cross

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And exchange it some day for a crown

 

 

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true

It's shame and reproach gladly bear

Then he'll call me some day to my home far away

Where his glory forever I'll share

 

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