The Old Rugged Cross

Alan Jackson – The Old Rugged Cross (with lyrics)

'The Old Rugged Cross' was originally written and put to music by George Bennard in 1913. However, three different places (1) Albion – Michigan, (2) Pokagon – Michigan, and (3) Sturgeon Bay -Wisconsin, all claim to be the birthplace of this hymn.

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The Old Rugged Cross  – Alan Jackson

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.

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.

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 forever I’ll share.

And 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.

I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.