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George bennard was a native of youngstown, ohio but was reared in iowa. Jessica clemmons performs the old rugged cross george bennard with jess and the bandits for bbc songs of praise. From the kitchen table to the world disciple magazine. The old rugged cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by evangelist and songleader george bennard 18731958. Brother bennard wrote the hymn, the old rugged cross. The old rugged cross hymn written by george bennard rooted in. The old rugged cross gospel christian songs free mp3 midi. The old rugged cross has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of ernest tubbs 1952 gospel album. Bennard spent his last years in reed city, michigan, where the. His father was a tavern owner and later, a coal miner. Would you like to legally download many of these hymns and support. The old rugged cross by george bennard octavo sheet.

George bennard february 4, 1873 october 10, 1958 was an american hymn composer and preacher. The year was 1912 and george bennard, an evangelist traveling throughout. Songbook editors have designated it the most popular of all twentiethcentury religious songs. George bennard was a native of youngstown, ohio, but was reared in.

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The amazing version of old rugged cross by george jones. The old rugged cross original 19 rhythms a cappella hymn. He is best known for composing the famous hymn, the old rugged cross. After he married, he and his wife worked for the salvation army in illinois, and he later served as an evangelist in america and canada. Lyrics and music george bennard 19 key bb major d 92 bpm would. Download ppt the old rugged cross hymn written by george bennard 19 rooted in scripture.

The song became a favorite of country and gospel artists after ernest tubb released his version of the song. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty i see. He and his wife, ariminda, became officers in 1898 and served for nearly. Hymn story the old rugged cross hymn lists by book of bible george bennard 18731958 was born in youngstown, ohio, but his family moved to iowa, where he accepted christ as his savior at a. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering. The old rugged cross roger thomas sermon outlines and. Watch the video for the old rugged cross from tennessee ernie fords gospel favorites for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Written by george bennard in 19, this gospel hymn has proven to be a sentimental favorite of christians and unsaved alike. Stream old rugged cross free download by jeff van houten from desktop or your mobile device. George bennard author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Gaither vocal band covered it in 1993, providing a.

The old rugged cross written by george bennard 1912. George bennard was a native of youngstown, ohio, but was reared in iowa. The old rugged cross principal composer bernard, george sheet music cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, to provide social mediarelated features and analyze our traffic. This popular hymn was written in 1912 by evangelist and songleader, george bennard 1873 1958. Bennards conversion at the age of 22 through the evangelistic. The old rugged cross by george bennard composed in albion. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffring and shame. The words and music for the old rugged cross were written by george bennard some time around 1912 or 19 depending on which hymn book you use george bennard was born to a coal.

Jessica clemmons old rugged cross songs of praise youtube. The old rugged cross historical museum in reed city commemorates his work. After his conversion in a salvation army meeting, he and his wife became. Corban university chamber orchestra, concert band and concert choir performing the old rugged cross by george bennard, arranged by john t. On june 7,19 george bennard introduced the new hymn in a revival meeting he was. Like many other songs of this era and genre, the old rugged cross is.

And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a. Old rugged cross free download by jeff van houten published on. Toward the end of the twentieth century, song leaders, when soliciting requests for favorite songs from the congregation, would often receive at least one request for the old rugged cross. Lifeway digital kid event pro downloads mycurriculum manager. Alabama proclaims their faith in 2015 old rugged cross.

For the dear lamb of god left his glory above to bear it to dark calvary. George bennard the old rugged cross sheet music in. The old rugged cross is a popular christian song written in 1912 by evangelist and songleader george bennard 18731958. The story behind the old rugged cross ministry exploit. If someone approached you, asking you to name americas most popular hymn, no doubt many of you would respond with the old rugged cross. The old rugged cross was written in 1912 by evangelist and songleader george bennard.

She was thrilled on june 7,19 george bennard introduced the new hymn in a revival meeting he was. After his conversion in a salvation army meeting, he and his wife became brigade leaders before leaving the. This photo was taken in downey,california in about 1953. Homer rodeheaver the old rugged cross open my eyes. George bennard lived his retirement years in reed city, mich. George bennard and his composition of the old rugged cross is. Music experts report that it is americas most frequently requested hymn. George bennard wrote the old rugged cross in 1912, and it has since become one of the most famous christian hymns. And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me. Bennard became active in the salvation army and preached throughout the.

Bennard spent his last years in reed city, michigan, where the chamber of commerce put up a cross near his home in his honor. The composer the old rugged cross is a wellknown hymn and is recorded by many artists from different genres. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. The son of an ohio coal miner, bennard was a lifelong. Bennard was born in the coalmining and ironproduction town of youngstown. I called my wife, took out my guitar, and sang the completed song to her. The old rugged cross chords, lyrics and sheet music. The old rugged cross shared by brian harvison sermon. Video of the hymn is sung by the salem singers of oregon. Lyrics to the old rugged cross on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffring and shame and i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of. The old rugged cross historical museum is an outgrowth of a memorial cross erected and dedicated on september 14, 1954, north of reed city at the home of rev. The old rugged cross sermon by brian harvison, philippians.