The Old Rugged Cross Church Mi

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross.

The old rugged cross church mi.

Dowagiac mi 49047 books are also available at the old rugged cross church and at scheduled book signings. The old rugged cross church dowagiac mi. The old rugged cross uses a sentimental popular song form with a verse chorus pattern in 6 8 time and it speaks of the writer s adoration of christ and his sacrifice at calvary. Restaurants near the old rugged cross church.

The old rugged cross. Rev bennard was the author of world renowned hymn the old rugged cross written in 1913. To arrange to purchase a book at the church call 269 362 4347 for an appointment. In 1913 the rev george bennard completed his hymn the old rugged cross while staying in pokagon mi.

He sang the final version for the first time at a revival meeting in the pokagon methodist episcopal church. The church is undergoing restoration. 1 74 mi old tavern inn 8 89 mi prime table restaurant 7 09 mi pizza transit 7 12 mi jim s smokin cafe 8 89 mi ho ping garden. Bennard retired to reed city michigan and the town maintains a museum dedicated to his life and ministry.

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. For in him all the fullness of god was pleased to dwell and through him to reconcile to himself all things whether on earth or in heaven making peace by the blood of his cross colossians 1 15 20. View all restaurants near the old rugged cross church on tripadvisor. Today a twelve foot high wooden cross stands on a roadside near reed city michigan honoring the composer.

And he is the head of the body the church. On it are the words old rugged cross a sign reminds passersby that this is the home of living author rev.