Verse 1

On a hill far away
Stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suff'ring and shame
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain

Chorus 1

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

Verse 2

To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me some day
To my home far away
Where His glory forever I'll share

Chorus 1

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

Tag

I'll exchange it some day
For a crown

Pre Chorus

The ground began to shake
The stone was rolled away
His perfect love could not be overcome
Now death where is your sting
Our resurrected King
Has rendered You defeated

Chorus 2

Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive He is alive

Bridge

We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing halleluja
The Lamb has overcome

Chorus 2

Forever He is glorified
Forever He is lifted high
Forever He is risen
He is alive He is alive

Tag

He is alive He is alive