OLD RUGGED CROSS - AlgoHarmony

Old Rugged Cross - Christian hymn written by Methodist evangelist George Bennard. Inspired by a personal spiritual struggle and reflections on Christ's crucifixion during meetings in Michigan, Bennard penned the lyrics in 1912-1913. It was first performed publicly in Chicago. Song generated with suno.ai. Like my songs? Buy me coffee: 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/algoharmony ☕ AlgoHarmony - main channel:    / @algoharmony   Instagram:   / algoharmony   TikTok:   / algo_harmony   Lyrics: 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 someday for a crown Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world Has a wondrous attraction for me For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary 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 someday for a crown To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He'll call me someday to my home far away Where His glory forever I'll share 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 someday for a crown I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it someday for a crown