Christian Hymn The Old Rugged Cross

Lyrics to the old rugged cross.

Christian hymn the old rugged cross.

I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown. The old rugged cross is one of the most popular christian hymns in the english world. The old rugged cross is a popular christian song written in 1912 by evangelist and song leader george bennard 1873 1958. The old rugged cross during the early years of his ministry rev.

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. Oh that old rugged cross so despised by the world has a wondrous attraction for me for the dear lamb of god left his glory above to bear it to dark calvary. Loved for its lilting melody and words of personal trust in the cross of christ the old rugged cross remains one of the most cherished hymns of the christian faith. The old rugged cross is the first song my mother taught me to sing when i was very young i am 73 now she taught me to pay it on piano and i just heard sandi patty sing it i am writing a poem about it now.

It is a hymn that leads us to focus on what christ did on the cross and make his sacrifice our own. It has since been included in numerous hymnals and recordings by contemporary artists.