On A Hill Far Away (House of the Rising Sun)

words: George Bennard, adapted

folk tune: “House of the Rising Sun”

words & music paired and arranged by Gary Hicks

arrangement copyright 2010, Gary L. Hicks

lead sheet available on request

     from caedmullen@gmail.com

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.

2. In the 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.

3. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true

It’s shame and reproach gladly bear

Then he’ll call me someday to my home far away

Where His glory forever I’ll share.

4. So I’ll cherish, I’ll cherish the old rugged cross

Till my trophies at last I lay down

I will cling, I will cling to the old rugged cross

And exchange it some day for a crown.