The Old Rugged Cross Capo 3

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G C On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross D C G The emblem of suffering and shame G/B C And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best D C G For a world of lost sinners was slain

D C G So I'll cherish the old rugged cross C G 'Till my trophies at last I lay down C I will cling to the old rugged cross G/D D G And exchange it someday for a crown

G C Oh, the old rugged cross so despised by the world D C G Has a wondrous attraction for me G/B C For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above D C G To bear it to dark Calvary G C In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine D C G A wondrous beauty I see G/B C For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died D C G To pardon and sanctify me G C To the old rugged cross I will ever be true D C G Its shame and reproach gladly bear G/B C Then He'll call me someday to my home far away D C G Where His glory forever I'll share George Bennard