Carl Smith - I Dreamed Of The Old Rugged Cross lyrics

I dreamed I've stood at the portal at heaven one day And all I wanted so to enter in But my head bowed in shame when they called my name For that was my last of sin Then I could see the gold nails in the hands of my Lord As he died for the world that was lost Then I woke and I cried have mercy I prayed I had dreamed of the old rugged cross [ steel ] I could see the dear Lord as he beckon to me And he said come to me I'll give you rest I'll forgive all your sins and cling your soul within Then I knew he was the one who love me best Then I could see the gold nails...