Old Rugged Cross

by David Hartley and
John Russel

[@Tonetwisters]

Yessir. The Cross. Thank God for the cross. The pedal steel "crosses" so sweetly ...

[@joearchuleta6865]

I never get tired of listening to your music.

[@sandy6660]

Thank God for the old rugged cross. Beautifully played. Thanks for sharing. 🎶❤️

[@artdrader1526]

Nobody does it better Dave. I’m over 70 and music like yours is hard to come by. It really lifts my spirit. My wife and I truly enjoy it and also your conservative composure. From 2 very grateful Canadians.

[@MrGrahamcracker9]

Dave, Thanks for your dedication to the Pedal Steel Guitar. It's people like you who keep this beautiful music alive. Thank you so much.

[@melba1945]

Tell me, how can one person not like this?! It's just beautiful !!! Thank You Dave !!!!

[@nancyjohnson8228]

Brings back so many good memories....I was blessed that my Mom, could play a steel guitar..Now she is playing with the 😇...,MOM, miss you so much and love you....

[@goodole1usa]

This song brought tears of joy to know that Jesus is my savior and the Lord is my father. Beautifully played.

[@artdrader1526]

Nothing moves me more than David’s playing the p. Steel except when he got together with John doing the gospel songs🇨🇦

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Wonderful rendition. Each listening keeps me grounded. Reminded of a few years back when my sister and I played and sang this for our dear mother in nursing home. Unable to sing she moved mouth with song, smiled, shed tears and motioned for us to sing it again. Passed over to heaven not many weeks after. Thanks Dave for your bolstering of this memory.

[@nancyjohnson8228]

Bless you

[@stevenkoyamatsu2648]

Your steel guitar is strung with with vocal cords of angels.

[@bLendDub]

My grandpa passed recently after playing steel for 64 years and they played this song at his funeral. Thanks for the beautiful music, it helps me to remember him.

[@denniszinke2115]

Young man, you do a beautiful job on the Old Rugged Cross. Thanks.

[@IAMdevilwomen]

this song was played on my churchs organ at my mom's funeral in 2016, makes me bawl every time I hear it...this song is beautiful!! excellent playing

[@Waylonstillthebest]

One of the most beautiful songs every played better than anybody. Thank you!

[@melba1945]

David Hartley and John Russel, two of the best!!! God Bless !

[@curtisgraham414]

amen

[@MoonSteeler]

On behalf of the very great David Hartley and myself, I'd like to thank everyone for their kind comments. I'd Also like to thank David for letting me share his videos and for all the kindness he has shown to me over the recent months. John Russell

[@Mr206798]

Love this song its the best music to listen to when you feel down in the dumps , you can just know that God loves you & can listen to this beautiful song . And know God is aways with you when you need him the most , he will never leave us along .

[@denny8819]

Beautiful, this was my dad's favorite hymn and it was played at his funeral. He loved the old time hymn's.

[@19bob53]

The same with both my parents, we lost our first Grand daughter as a cot death and the version by Daniel O'Donnell helped us a lot. Beautiful hymn. God bless.

[@terrihickman4219]

My dad Buck Eaton in Perry Georgia played his steel from 17 yrs old until the night before he died at 75

[@charlotteclark3598]

T me

[@AndreaGaz-d4o]

So easy to listen to and the song is one of my favorites. God Bless.

[@clintonsukal5753]

The melody of that wonderful song is so refreshing and inspiring. It certainly helps us to enjoy and appreciate. Christian melodies.

[@sandrajgarand476]

Sweet memories of my brother. They called him "Steel Man Ray"..a legend in his own time in our homeland. Vermont Strong, sadly he passed on June 24, 2017 and requested this beautiful hymn to be played at his memorial services. Thank you for this beautiful version, as always beautiful smooth tone..Blessings..peace & love.

[@marywarren8954]

Dave thanks for sharing your gift of music, this is my all time favorite song ever.

[@melba1945]

Beautiful! Old Rugged Cross!!

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Beautiful, Gents. One of my favourite hymns. God bless you both.

[@PhilCLG4]

Thank you for posting such a beautiful hymn.//Phil

[@alanhays218]

Such a moving presentation of a classic hymn!! Even here on the other side of the pond, your music is quite moving. It is tremendously inspirational to me as a beginning pedal steel student. Thank you for the inspiration!! God is good ALL the time!!

[@chrstnclmn28]

one of my favourite hyms, beautifully done...thank you.

[@greytemp]

Wonderful job on a wonderful old hymn. 5*****. Roy

[@alvesortiz6483]

Today I will forever praise the Lord. AMEN

[@donkuhn9597]

John what a heck of a job you did having to start it off then the Great David Hartley comes in, I would have been so nervous there would have to be a few retakes before it could be put on YT. Between the both of you that hym is outstanding. Thanks to you and David for sharing it and keep them coming.

[@melba1945]

A few more christian songs would be so much appreciated ! All of the songs are beautiful! There's just something about christian songs that are so peaceful!! Thank you Dave !!!

[@Carter8442]

Beautiful!! Brings tears to my eyes!!

[@rustyguitar1]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤

[@raymondmcfarland1224]

Love this song, Thank you Dave. Ray

[@rojoromi4]

CANNOT IMAGINE 1 THUMB DOWN. BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED HYMN. GOD BLESS.

[@ivab4767]

Beautiful. Thank you for playing. It

[@lakshmandesilva8880]

Cannot express my inner feelings........Thank you David

[@MrGrahamcracker9]

Great work Dave! I love your music. you are one of the best.

[@dynamic881964]

May God Bless you both !!! This is just beautiful !!!!! Brought tears of joy . . .

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

God gave talent to share as of love thank you so beautiful

[@jerrypredmore8793]

I love listening to you on the steel. I played drums for 57 years. Played some good gig then was asked to shift to bass and giggling with it now over a year. Bought a dobro to learn a keyboard guitar. Have had no chance to play it

[@kevinjHerman]

Dave, Thank you for Blessing us with your Amazing Talent. So Special. kevinjhermanmusic,chicago

[@davepedalsteel]

I wish to thank you all for your comments to my youtube broadcasts. It is very much appreciated. I do try and contact you all personally if there's any questions that I have been asked, and I also make note of all your requests too. I have some great ideas for future videos and I will try and play some of your requests also. Wishing you all a happy Christmas and a New Year. Sincerely, David Hartley

[@chrstnclmn28]

With what happens in the world today this is a beautiful hymn and played well on the pedal steel, i wish you all god's blessings...Chistine

[@billelford4541]

Christine Coleman in by TV but TV depositional

[@curtisgraham414]

thanks

[@johndean3985]

Bill

[@idris393]

Nice change to here one of the old gospel songs and played just great,very peaceful,thank you

[@melodykentucky]

Wow! That was REALLY beautiful. God bless you gentlemen!

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

Praise be to the King Of Kings, JESUS CHRIST. 🎵Grand job guys🎶 (1 Corinthians 1:18) For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of GOD.

[@jimmyr.schultz8289]

I sure am glad to know that because Jesus sled His Blood on the Rugged O'l Cross. I know that my name is written down in GOD's "Book of Life" I sure Hope that their will be Steel Guitar music there in Heaven.

[@reverendayglow]

Nice.

[@stevebilliter]

There won't be any electricity in heaven--no need. There may be an instrument there that sounds even better than a steel guitar. The music in heaven played by Holy angels and God of course is much different than here. Ellen White a prophetess who was taken to heaven in vision many times said: "I have been shown the order, the perfect order, of heaven, and have been enraptured as I listened to the perfect music there. After coming out of vision, the singing here has sounded very harsh and discordant. I have seen companies of angels, who stood in a hollow square, everyone having a harp of gold. At the end of the harp was an instrument to turn to set the harp or change the tunes. Their fingers did not sweep over the strings carelessly, but they touched different strings to produce different sounds. There is one angel who always leads, who first touches the harp and strikes the note, then all join in the rich, perfect music of heaven. It cannot be described. It is melody, heavenly, divine, while from every countenance beams the image of Jesus, shining with glory unspeakable." {Cch p.172}

[@sassafrizzle1]

Love your music, Dave!! Would like to see more Christian songs on a CD or MP3. Then I could listen anytime, not just on your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@Bazza1934]

Old Dave is always lonely class. His music fills me with peace and quiet. Baz..

[@dannieltoth5700]

This was my Grandma Bernice Wilson's favorite hymn and her sister June Glasspoole's favorite hymn as well as mine

[@myrnacrowe629]

Beautiful!!I love this hymn!!

[@MrSumosumo]

Praise the Lord. Great song great player

[@billyhparker1725]

We worship you Jesus

[@artdrader1526]

Truly special and moving. As always done first rate. Sure miss that Fender tho. You two really grew on my wife and in Alberta

[@artdrader1526]

My wife and I of course!

[@joelmeireles384]

God Bless you🙏🙏🙏🙏very very sensational

[@lylechapman9757]

Absolutely beautiful 😍😍

[@Wayneslaydonsr]

Great job on one of my very favorite tunes Dave..

[@getoffmyass]

You are a gift, Dave !

[@nevaehsrandomstuff1666]

I love your smooth style!

[@marvinwaters4194]

This was beautiful love it

[@oakwoo25]

Thank you....just beautiful.

[@curtisgraham414]

thankc

[@9733helen]

so beautiful....God bless you...

[@tapanchakraborty1326]

Beautifully played

[@claudettedalton3281]

nice, praise God sounds lovely xox

[@Wayneslaydonsr]

Awesome Dave, you are truly one of the best.

[@garyhonanosso273]

Good job ! I love it. Thanks !!

[@Simeoneugene1]

YOU HAVE BLESSED MY SOUL

[@ernestsiahaya6233]

I love this.. regards from Indonesia

[@grammiegreer1]

Thank you Dave for such a beautiful rendition of this song. It has been soooo many years since I have heard this song. Our world has gotten away from the beautiful songs that were sung sooo many years ago. This is BEAUTIFUL. Wish I could get some of your music, is this possible, and where? Thanks and GOD BLESS YOU.

[@bettyaustin7434]

So beautiful

[@Paperrosie]

This is so beautiful!

[@bilog48prichabhanich75]

HI DAVE, ME AND ALL MY NEIGHBOR E ARE ALL ENJOYING LISTENING TO AĹL THE MUSIC PLAYED. THANK U SO MUCH. SIR CAN WE REQUEST ONE SONG THREE GOOD REASON BY CONNIE FRANCIS. GOD BLESS U.

[@jvankammen7192]

Marvelous great experience

[@auntiepatable]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@johnnyjerrell1088]

very very smooth love it

[@stuartibanez]

Amazing , been looking for a pedal steel in Scotland for years , however unfortunately I can't find any , any no guitar store is willing to help . Keep up the great playing.

[@M5464-v3s]

Привет с России.Классный инструмент, оригинальное исполнение псалма 👍

[@michaelwood9922]

one of my favorites since i was a kid

[@curtisgraham414]

itjustkeepgettingbetter

[@Jofasan1]

Outro hino lindíssimo com Guitarra Havayana. " A MENSAGEM DA CRUZ".

[@cowboy6591]

What is it with those Raines guitars and you wonderful hands, there's a magic haunting the whole tune in the lower mid to upper bass rage that really stands out compared to average players like myself.

[@aureleseguin347]

HOW BEAUTIFUL YOU SOND I COLD LISEN TO YOU PLAY ALL THE TIME I LOVE YOUR PLAYING TAKE CARE

[@davepedalsteel]

Hi, funny enough, I was thinking of doing that soon... David

[@fidelbanhan8103]

i love it, i also want to play but i think steel Guitar in our country.

[@margemiles2869]

Mum loved this song mmm

[@curtisgraham414]

praisegod

[@lysanderwhite6475]

Very good playing

[@lysanderwhite6475]

Very soothing

[@kennethdegruchy5503]

The spirit within is pressing my tear ducts again just cannot be helped with such an incredible performance.

[@curtisgraham414]

amen

[@martakaktindossantos1768]

Maravilhoso! Muuuuito lindo!!!

[@tonytotten408]

Nice one 👏👍

[@holinesschild9055]

Beautiful

[@marknasia5293]

thank you for this

[@heliorouth5758]

Lindo hino. Glórias à. DEUS

[@anggipermanaharianja6122]

GOD BLESS!

[@Plorentz85]

you sure have received a talented gift from God

[@ignatiusarief3265]

Baik sekali 🎻⭐

[@JanWoods-d3p]

This is what is wrong with our country,we drifted away from the old rugged Cross😢

[@dawgsfan11]

....playin by feel...wow....don't worry bout the 2nd modulation deal...the feeling when you play takes care of itself

[@barmer479]

10 stars sir dave