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George Bennard's father was a coal miner and died was George was just 16. The young man put aside theological school to care for his mother and sisters. Eventually George was able to complete his ministry training. During a particularly difficult time God revealed to him a deeper understanding of the cross of Christ. That revelation later became the words of this much-loved hymn, The Old Rugged Cross. Listen in as Dr. Robert Morgan shares this touching story.
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LYRICS:
1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross)
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
2. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
It's shame and reproach gladly bear
Then he'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share
And I'll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross)
Till my trophies at last I lay down
And I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown