Old Rugged Cross

artist : jeff johnson song : old rugged cross standard tuning capo 2 Intro Em C D Em Verse Em C on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross , D Em the emblem of suffering and shame; Em C and i love that old cross where the dearest and best D G for a world of lost sinners was slain . Chorus D G so i’ll cherish the old rugged cross , C G till my trophies at last i lay down; G C i will cling to the old rugged cross , G D Em and exchange it some day for a crown . Em C D Em Verse 2 Em C in that old rugged cross , stained with blood so divine , D Em a wondrous beauty i see , Em C for ’twas on that old cross jesus suffered and died , D G to pardon and sanctify me . Chorus D G so i’ll cherish the old rugged cross , C G till my trophies at last i lay down; G C i will cling to the old rugged cross , G D Em and exchange it some day for a crown . Em C D Em Verse 3 Em C to that old rugged cross i will ever be true , D Em its shame and reproach gladly bear; Em C then he’ll call me some day to my home far away , D G where his glory forever i’ll share . Chorus D G so i’ll cherish the old rugged cross , C G till my trophies at last i lay down; G C i will cling to the old rugged cross , G D G and exchange it some day for a crown .