In that old rugged cross stained with blood so divine a wondrous beauty i see for twas on that old cross jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me.
The old rugged cross lyrics george bennard.
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Lyrics to the old rugged cross 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.
George bennard was a native of youngstown ohio but was reared in iowa after his conversion in a salvation army meeting he and his wife became brigade leaders before leaving the organization for the methodist church.
And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a.
George bennard the old rugged cross lyrics.
Oh that old rugged cross so despised by the world has a wondrous attraction for me.
So i ll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last i lay down i will cling.
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suff ring and shame.