Lyrics:

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.

Chorus:
We know how the story ends
We know that Your love wins
We know that You conquered sin
On that Old rugged cross

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.

Interlude:

Chorus 2
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.