And exchange it some day for a crown



On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross

A tribute to suff'ring and shame

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain



So Ill cherish the old rugged cross

'Til my trophies at last I lay dow-own

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

Its shame and reproach I'll gladly bear

'Til He calls me some day to my home far away

Where His glory forever Ill share



So Ill cherish the old rugged cross

'Til my trophies at last I lay dow-own

I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it some day for - a - crown...