For a world of lost sinners was slain
And exchange it some day for a crown
Till my trophies at last I lay down
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
I will cling to the old rugged cross
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Where His glory forever I'll share
I will cling to the old rugged cross
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true