The Old Rugged Cross | Jerry Lee Lewis

Jimmy Lee and Jerry Lee: The Boys From Ferriday JIM RECORDS | SonLife Broadcasting Network Order online at We are so thrilled to finally offer Gospel music from cousins Jimmy Swaggart and Lee Lewis together—just two boys from Ferriday. The Old Rugged Cross Songwriters: George Bennard 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 So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross (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 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 And I’ll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross) Till my trophies at last I lay do