The Old Rugged Cross Hymnary

I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown.

The old rugged cross hymnary.

So i ll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last i lay down. 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. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross composer. 2007 hymns for a pilgrim people 328.

Authoritative information about the hymn text the old rugged cross with lyrics pdf files printable scores midi files audio recordings piano resources and products for worship planners. 12 8 12 8 with refrain key. George bennard 1873 1958 meter. 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 w.

The old rugged cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by evangelist and song leader george bennard 1873 1958. After his conversion in a salvation army meeting he and his wife became brigade leaders before. George bennard was a native of youngstown ohio but was reared in iowa.