The Old Rugged Cross – B. J. Thomas – letras

On a hill far away stood an old rugged crossthe emblem of sufferin’ and shameAnd I love that old cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners were slain.So I’ll 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 crown.— Instrumental —To the old rugged cross I will ever be trueIt’s shame and reproach gladly bearThen he’ll call me some day to my home far awayWhere his glory forever I’ll share.So I’ll 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 crown…