Classic Hymns From The Shadowlands

The Old Rugged Cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by evangelist and songleader George BennardThe Old Rugged Cross has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of Ernest Tubbs 1952 gospel album it has been performed by some of the twentieth centurys most important recording artistssource wikipedia httpsenwikipediaorgwikiTheOldRuggedCrossLyricsOn a hill far away stood an old rugged CrossThe emblem of suffring and shameAnd I love that old Cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners was slainSo Ill cherish the old rugged CrossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged CrossAnd exchange it some day for a crownOh that old rugged Cross so despised by the worldHas a wondrous attraction for meFor the dear Lamb of God left His Glory aboveTo bear it to dark CalvarySo Ill cherish the old rugged CrossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged CrossAnd exchange it some day for a crownIn the old rugged Cross staind with blood so div