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 R: And I'll cherish the old rugged cross until my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross 2. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He'll call me some day to my home far away Where His glory forever I'll share R: And I`ll... I will cling to the old rugged cross