Il testo della 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.

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To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true,
It's shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then he'll call me some day
To my home far away,
Where his glory forever i'll share.

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...