The Old Rugged Cross Funeral Sermon

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The old rugged cross funeral sermon. The old rugged cross. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross br the emblem of suff ring and shame br and i love that old cross where the dearest and best br for a world of lost sinners was slain br so i ll cherish the old rugged cross br till my trophies at last i lay down br i will cling to the old rugged. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffering and shame how i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven.

Based on the hymn the old rugged cross by george bernard. Focuses on the purpose of god the submission of jesus and the glory of god s children. The life we choose is one that sets us apart if we are faithful to. The old rugged cross ken trivette luke 23 33 outline 1.

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 some day for a crown. The old rugged cross is a reminder to us that the faith we claim is more than a tradition into which we are born more than a gathering of friends once a week. Historically it was a place of crucifixion a an existing method of execution b an extreme means of execution 3. It is the single event for which all of time was created.

This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service inspired by bible scripture. Geographically it was a place of destination a what the place was called b why the place was chosen 2. The old rugged cross soon became one of the top ten most popular hymns of the 20th century. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross.