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 someday for a crown.
From Galatians 6:14: “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to Me and I to the world.”
George Bennard (1873-1958) was an American pastor and hymn composer. The chosen lyrics were written in 1912 and became part of the popular hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross.”
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Nicely shared. Amen! 🙏
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Tina, thank you for responding. My faith journey is enriched with hymns like this one.
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Always, a pleasure. Great to hear Richard..
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Wha wonderful lines, and what a beautiful hymn that is never far from my lips since childhood!
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Dora, I appreciate your response. I embrace these traditional hymns with their connection to the depths of faith’s journey.
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