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
I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary
I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And Earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
I believe that the Christ who was slain on the cross
Has the power to change lives today
For He changed me completely
A new life is mine
That is why by the cross I will stay
I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary
I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And Earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
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
(I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary)