In The Old Rugged Cross

For the dear lamb of god left his glory above to bear it to dark calvary.

In the old rugged cross.

The old rugged cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by evangelist and song leader george bennard 1873 1958. This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service inspired by bible scripture. Old rugged cross author. The old rugged cross during the early years of his ministry rev.

Lyrics to the old rugged cross on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suff ring and shame and i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. George bennard was a native of youngstown ohio but was reared in iowa. After his conversion in a salvation army meeting he and his wife became brigade leaders before. The old rugged cross en el monte calvario first line.

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. It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven. Oh that old rugged cross so despised by the world has a wondrous attraction for me. 12 8 12 8 with refrain scripture.

2 timothy 4 8 date. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross en el monte calvario se vio una cruz tune title. George bennard was praying for a full understanding of the cross and its plan in christianity consequently he spent many hours in study prayer and meditation until he could say i saw the christ of the cross as if i were seeing john 3 16 leave the printed page take. I am an author of three recent books donna alcoholic extraordinaire faith hope love and hell is real so is heaven.