The Old Rugged Cross
Embracing Redemption: The Profound Story Behind 'The Old Rugged Cross'
Lyrics
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Describing a place far away where an old, weathered cross is located
The emblem of suffering and shame
Symbolizes suffering and disgrace
And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best
Expresses affection for the cross where Jesus, the most cherished and valuable, was crucified for the sake of lost sinners
For a world of lost sinners was slain
Jesus was sacrificed for the salvation of sinners
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Intending to value and hold dear the old rugged cross
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
Commitment to keep the cross precious until personal achievements are surrendered
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Determined to stick to the old cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Acknowledges the hope to exchange the cross for a reward in the future
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine
Seeing the divine significance despite the cross being stained with Jesus' blood
A wondrous beauty I see
Perceiving beauty and wonder in the sacrificial act on the cross
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
Noting Jesus' suffering and death on the cross for the purpose of forgiving and making holy
To pardon and sanctify me
Understanding personal redemption and sanctification through Jesus' sacrifice
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Commitment to treasure the old rugged cross
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
Expressing determination to hold onto the cross until personal victories are surrendered
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Firmly adhering to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Hopeful of swapping the cross for a heavenly reward eventually
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
Commitment to remain faithful to the old rugged cross despite shame and disgrace associated with it
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Willingness to bear any shame and reproach linked to the cross
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
Anticipating a future call from Jesus to a distant heavenly home
Where His glory forever I'll share
Expectation of sharing eternal glory with Jesus in that heavenly home
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Determination to cherish the old rugged cross
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
Continued commitment to hold onto the cross until personal victories are surrendered
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Firm resolution to cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Hopeful anticipation of exchanging the cross for a heavenly crown in the future
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