Christian Hymn The Old Rugged Cross

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.

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. 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. It is a hymn that leads us to focus on what christ did on the cross and make his sacrifice our own.

The old rugged cross during the early years of his ministry rev. To the old rugged cross i will ever be true its shame and reproach gladly bear. It has since been included in numerous hymnals and recordings by contemporary artists. 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.

Lyrics to the old rugged cross. The old rugged cross is a popular christian song written in 1912 by evangelist and song leader george bennard 1873 1958.