Merle Haggard The old Rugged Cross Lyrics:
(Verse One)
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.

(Refrain)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 Two)
O that old rugged Cross, so
despised by the world
Has a wondrous attraction for me
For the dear Lamb of God, left His glory above
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To bear it to dark Calvary.

(Refrain)

(Verse Three)
In that 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.

(Refrain)

(Verse Four)
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 for ever I'll share.

(Refrain)
Lyrics: The old Rugged Cross, Merle Haggard [end]