THE OLD RUGGED CROSS

Not your usual home decoration I know.

A few years ago my wife and daughter 

wanted me to build a cross out in front of

the house.  Of course the first thought that 

came into my mind was the song,

"The Old Rugged Cross".

In my opinion a few shinny two by fours

did not represent the old rugged cross.  So,

I made this one out of old railroad ties.

“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.

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.”