Need 'The Old Wooden Cross' lyrics...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:44 am

Hello, all...

I'm seeking the lyrics to the hymnal, "The Old Wooden Cross", and also a recording of this song... I need this because, as my mother lay dying, {we expect her to cross in the next few days; it's now Tuesday, July 4-2006}, she has requested that this song be sung at her funeral...

I can't find it anywhere on the net... perhaps my search skills are not that good, but still, I cannot find it, and need it so I can fulfill my mother's wishes...

Thanks to all who take a look at my request to see if they can help...

GOD Bless You, and may Peace attend thee, always and in all ways...

FaireMaiden

steveliu · Post by **steveliu** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:04 pm

Hi FaireMaiden,

I was unable to find a hymn called "The Old Wooden Cross", but there is a fairly well-known hymn by the name of "The Old Rugged Cross", which I'm guessing and hoping may be the one you're looking for.

Here is a link to the lyrics and a MIDI file to hear what it sounds like.

The Old Rugged Cross

Here are the lyrics:

1.
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.

Refrain
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.

2.
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary.

Refrain

3.
In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see,
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.

Refrain

4.
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.

Refrain

I hope this is it. May the Lord watch and keep over your mother and your family, and welcome her into his loving arms.

God bless,
Steve

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:09 am

i really need help finding where i can listen to the song "Old Rugged Cross" if you can help then thank you

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:51 am

do u have the afrikaans lyrics of old wooden cross( houtkruis)

joypeg60 · Post by **joypeg60** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:20 pm

When I went to the site mentioned above, I found that ther were lyrics in several languages. Hope this helps.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:53 am

My nanna asked for this to be played at her funeral. I haven't heard it in almost 20 years. Thank you so much for posting it.