Old Rugged Cross
Embracing Redemption: The Symbolism of the Old Rugged Cross
Lyrics
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Describes the location of an old rugged cross on a distant hill.
The emblem of suffering and shame
Highlights the cross as a symbol of suffering and shame.
cnd I love that old cross where the dearest and best
Expresses love for the old cross, considered dear and the best.
For a world of lost sinners was slain
Explains that the cross is where Jesus was sacrificed for lost sinners.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Declares an intention to cherish the old rugged cross.
Till my trophies at last I lay down
Plans to hold onto the cross until personal achievements (trophies) are surrendered.
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Expresses a commitment to cling to the old rugged cross.
cnd exchange it some day for a crown
Anticipates exchanging the cross for a crown in the future.
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
Describes the old rugged cross as stained with divine blood.
c wondrous beauty I see,
Recognizes the wondrous beauty in the sacrificial act on the cross.
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
Points out that Jesus suffered and died on the cross to pardon and sanctify the speaker.
To pardon and sanctify me
Reflects on the redemptive purpose of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Reiterates the intention to cherish the old rugged cross.
Till my trophies at last I lay down
Reaffirms the commitment to hold onto the cross until personal achievements are surrendered.
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Restates the commitment to cling to the old rugged cross.
cnd exchange it some day for a crown
Reiterates the anticipation of exchanging the cross for a crown in the future.
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
Declares an everlasting commitment to the old rugged cross.
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Expresses a willingness to bear shame and reproach for the cross.
Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
Anticipates a future call to a home far away with eternal glory.
Where his glory forever I'll share
Describes the eternal sharing of glory in the home far away.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Reaffirms the intention to cherish the old rugged cross.
Till my trophies at last I lay down
Reiterates the commitment to hold onto the cross until personal achievements are surrendered.
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Restates the commitment to cling to the old rugged cross.
cnd exchange it some day for a crown
Reiterates the anticipation of exchanging the cross for a crown in the future.
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Affirms the commitment to cling to the old rugged cross.
cnd exchange it some day for a crown
Reiterates the anticipation of exchanging the cross for a crown in the future.
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