The Old Rugged Cross

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 some day for a crown.

O 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 some day for a crown.



Yesterday, May 11th, I took a 52 mile ride to the Old Rugged Cross Church in Pokagon, MI. I did it to put this picture on my blog and also to get a good ride in. George Bernard is the author of this wonderful song in 1912 and it has touched the hearts of inumerable Chrsitians since. I thank the LORD for the cross of suffering and shame because it is because of that, I have the assurance of eternal life! Thanks be to the LORD for His wonderful gift of life everlasting!