I believe that this life, with its great mysteries
Surely someday will come to an end
But faith will conquer the darkness and death and will lead me, at last, to my friend
I believe in a hill called "Mount Calvary"
I'll 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 the Christ who was slain on that cross
Has the power to change lives today
For He changed me completely
A new life is mine
That is why, by the cross I will stay