I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary And I believe whatever the cost And when time has surrendered And earth is no more I'll still cling to the old rugged cross I believe that this life with its great mysteries Surely someday will come to an end For faith will conquer the darkness and death And will lead me at last to my friend I believe that the Christ who was slain on the cross He has the power to change lives today For He changed me completely And a new life is mine That is why by the cross I will stay I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary And I believe whatever the cost And when time has surrendered And earth is no more I'll still cling to the old rugged cross I'll still cling to the old rugged cross