Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Jesus (man and God) died in horrible agony so that you and I might live in boundless glory.
In His death He provided a redemption that is sufficient for all who believe, 1 Pet. 1:18-19; demonstrating His boundless love for sinners, Rom. 5:8;
The Old Rugged Cross
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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.
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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.
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, — has a wondrous attraction for me; — for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above — to bear it to dark Calvary.
In that 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.
To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, — its shame and reproach gladly bear; — Then he'll call me some day to my home far away, — where his glory forever I'll share.
George Bennard 1913
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