Lyrics

The Old Rugged Tree

On a hill outside the town
Underneath that darkened sky
Was a Cross and Thorny Crown
Where the Son of God did die
All my sin, and all my shame
And every time I would deceive
He took them all, endured the pain
Nailed to the Old Rugged Tree

The Old Rugged Tree, where my Savior died for me
He freely gave His life, to seek and set me free.
Oh, how the Son of God, left His home in Glory
And died for you and me, On the Old Rugged Tree

So, I’ll cling in quiet wonder
To the Lamb who took my place
At that crude and simple altar
Where He poured out saving grace
I know my debt is paid in full
To live in heaven, there I'll be
When it becomes, my time to go
With Him I'll live, eternally

The Old Rugged Tree, where my Savior died for me
He freely gave His life, to seek and set me free.
Oh, how the Son of God, left His home in Glory
And died for you and me, On the Old Rugged Tree