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That Rugged Cross
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Aug 10, 2026 updated
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Fred Hammond's song "That Rugged Cross" is a heartfelt reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the refuge found at the cross. The lyrics describe the cross as a place of safety and healing for the weary, where salvation is received and believers find lasting peace. Hammond expresses gratitude for Christ's willingness to endure shame and pain, and he commits to staying near the cross daily. The song emphasizes the personal significance of the cross as the foundation of faith and a constant source of hope and grace.
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There is a place of refuge
A place for the weary heart
Although it's filled
With many people there
Once you're there
You'll never have to part
Ooh, a place I love so precious
A fountain that saves the lost
It's where I first believed
And now life receives
It's where I'll stay
Beneath that rugged cross, cross
Although I know you despised it
I'm so glad You counted up the cost
Hey, to take all the shame
Not to mention the pain
My daily task is, is to stay near that cross
To embrace that rugged cross
To live beneath the cross