Heart so heavy it forced him down

Both knees landing on Holy ground

Hard to look up at the falling rain

So much ventured and nothing gained

Oh The Old Rugged Cross

The only hope for a man almost lost

Knelt down in the shadow of the Cross that day

God please have mercy was humbly prayed

Weighed down by fear

Held by shame

No where to turn

No one left to blame

Oh The Old Rugged Cross

The only hope for a man all but lost

Got up to walk work to be done

Clouds opened up to reveal The Son

Brand new heart singing ancient songs

This place is home it's where I belong

Oh The Old Rugged Cross

The only hope for the soul that was lost

Oh The Old Rugged Cross

The only hope for a man almost lost

The Old Rugged Cross

So I'll cherish the old rugged cross

'Til my trophies at last I lay down

I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it someday for a crown