The Old Rugged Cross Hymnary

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The old rugged cross hymnary. 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. After his conversion in a salvation army meeting he and his wife became brigade leaders before. George bennard 1873 1958 meter. 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 w. I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown. 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. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross composer.

The old rugged cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by evangelist and song leader george bennard 1873 1958. Top lyrics of 2011. George bennard was a native of youngstown ohio but was reared in iowa.