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Learn about the popular hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bennard, its meaning, tune, and appearance in various hymnals. Find printable scores, audio files, and media for this hymn on Hymnary.org.
- George Bennard (1913)
- 12.8.12.8 with refrain
- On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
- The Old Rugged Cross
Learn about the origin, lyrics and meaning of the popular hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bennard. Watch videos of performances by Ernest Tubb and other artists.
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. Refrain: 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 someday for a crown. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
"The Old Rugged Cross" is a popular hymn written in 1912 by American evangelist and song-leader George Bennard (1873–1958). History [ edit ] George Bennard was a native of Youngstown, Ohio , but was reared in Iowa .
- 1915
- Methodist hymn
- 1912
- by George Bennard
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