Two pieces of wood formed the Old Rugged Cross,
It stood on a hill far away.
One had its roots in the evil of man,
The other brought redemption that day.
To pieces of wood formed the Old Rugged Cross,
That once held the King of all Kings.
One carried hope to the earth from the sky,
The other drew to it all things.
Two pieces of wood formed the Old Rugged Cross,
I can see it all clearly again.
One pointed upward to God and His love,
The other reached out to all men.
Two pieces of wood formed the Old Rugged Cross,
But they met near the heart of our Lord.
They joined human need with mercy from above,
And brought them in sweet accord.
What love , What compassion,
Christ had for us all,
As He patiently bore His loss.
On that symbol of faith and life evermore,
Two pieces of wood, His Cross.
