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Old Rugged Cross
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Marvin Sapp's rendition of the classic hymn "Old Rugged Cross" reflects on the profound significance of the cross where Jesus sacrificed Himself for sinners. The lyrics express deep love and devotion to the cross, despite its shame and suffering, and the hope of exchanging earthly burdens for a heavenly crown. The song emphasizes clinging to the cross until the end, trusting in the promise of eternal reward. It is a heartfelt worship piece that honors the atoning work of Christ and the believer's anticipation of glory.
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On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross
The emblem of suff'ring 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
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day 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
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross
'Til my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
One of these old days
And exchange it some day for a crown