Old Rugged Cross Song

Mieras from chicago to sturgeon bay wisconsin where they held evangelistic meetings at the friends church from december 29 1912.

Old rugged cross song. As a methodist evangelist george bennard wrote the first verse of the old rugged cross in albion michigan in the fall of 1912 as a response to ridicule that he had received at a revival meeting bennard traveled with ed e. The old rugged cross song from the album gospel songs of praise is released on jun 2009. The story behind the old rugged cross. Buy the full length dvd cd joey rory.

The duration of song is 02 34. Joey rory official video for the old rugged cross live available now. Buy the full length dvd cd london homecoming here. Gaither vocal band official video for the old rugged cross made the difference live available now.

Live at the ryman a. This song is sung by pilgrim travelers. Watch the video for the old rugged cross from tennessee ernie ford s gospel favorites for free and see the artwork lyrics and similar artists. So i ll cherish the old rugged cross.

Bennard retired to reed city michigan and the town maintains a museum dedicated to his life and ministry. The old rugged cross uses a sentimental popular song form with a verse chorus pattern in 6 8 time and it speaks of the writer s adoration of christ and his sacrifice at calvary. In the old rugged cross stain d with blood so divine a wondrous beauty i see for the dear lamb of god left his glory above to pardon and sanctify me 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 to the old rugged cross i will ever be true. Buy the full length dvd cd alan jackson precious memories.

The old rugged cross is one of those hymns that is a staple in every church service.