The Old Rugged Cross | Kaoma chende

The Old Rugged Cross
"I was praying for a full understanding for the cross and its plan in Christianity. I read and studied and prayed. I saw Christ and the Cross inseparably. The Christ of the Cross became more than a symbol . . it was like seeing John 3:16 (For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.") leave the printed page, take form and act out on the meaning of redemption. While watching this scene with my mind's eye, the theme of the song came to me, and with it the melody." -Rev. George Bennard
"My late husband began writing this song in 1912, and he wrote it over a period of a year. During that year he went through a very severe 'life test' which inspired him to write it. He told the story in every state of the Union, except two, Utah and Louisiana." -Mrs. Hannah Bennard

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Can't wait till we're in that heavenly choir... when we _all_ have voices like this! Think of how it is going to sound, millions of us singing rapturous praise to Him Who saved us!

[@danieadams1222]

Amen!!!! Amen!!

[@DestroyerWill]

My old dad passed away today 28 Mar 2018 aged 76 this was his favourite gospel song - thank you boys for this wonderful rendition - RIP Robert Page

[@doreensitumbeko6953]

❤️❤️

[@lchase2714]

this is brilliant. my mother hummed this song to soothe me growing up. next months 1 year since her death I needed this

[@garybrady5033]

"Amazing that this is only one man expressing his love of Jesus!"

[@robertbelieverinjesuschris8793]

I thought it was 4 brothers that looked just like each other. Wow you did great on both singing and making it look like your twins were singing with you. What a talent you have.

[@KatMakesMusic]

"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." - Philippians 2:8 Beautiful singing. Beautiful song. Thank you!

[@stellakn1739]

Because this is what Heaven sounds like!

[@shirleyruth4344]

What a blessing to listen to you sing this wonderful old hymn. May God bless you.

[@dlucas1657]

Y'all are something else! I know that God is smiling listening to this... brought tears to my eyes... it was my Daddy's favorite hymn, God rest his soul!

[@615tammyc]

Oh my goodness. Beautiful. Cold chills!!! The harmony is beyond words.

[@ringelmaon8826]

God bless you beatiful voices.

[@samartist9319]

One guy.. Singing.. God Blessed you Brother so you could bless us !.. Amen and splendid performance! 👏👏👏

[@zulmarivera6916]

Heavenly beautifull...God bless those voices,keep singing for the lord,God bless you

[@hedysikora1445]

God bless our brothers in Christ for singing praise to the Lord. God bless you and America.

[@HELEN38]

I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS HYMN SUNG MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THESE FOUR MEN SING IT ACAPELLA..IT REALLY GAVE ME CHILLS...I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO MORE IN THE FUTURE..

[@thandekambhamali6074]

He is amazing ....May the Lord Jesus Christ be with this man. Amen

[@keithwade4099]

My God bless you for your faith and how you uplift those that hear you. Thank you!

[@jamesa.litteralmarks.taylo2861]

Oh my gosh - beautiful! I love the old hymns and this is one of my favorites but have never heard it sang like this....just beautiful!!!!

[@jamesa.litteralmarks.taylo2861]

+James Litteral and Mark S. Taylor I can't stop listening to it.

[@julieleo730]

Wonderful!!! Thank you Jesus for the cross of Calvary!!

[@melodykedzierski7389]

This is the purest, and most beautiful version of this song I’ve ever heard. I come back to it over and over.

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

This is a song played at funerals on my side of the family for many years. George Bennard (who wrote it) died the year I was born (1958) & I must have heard many versions, but the one I want at my funeral is from Al Green its beautiful & soulful & given depth by him but this version I have just heard on here is my next favourite. Beautifully done guys.

[@Monnii29]

My soul has been weary.. my eyes have been holding back tears for quite some time. Your voices... are voices of Angel's. Thank you for singing and sharing "The Old Rugged Cross" with the world. It's through the Gospel of the word of the Lord that we shall be delivered, and I would like to take a monet to thank you again. God Bless You all, and I pray you will live in great joy, peace and prosperity for sharing the Spirit of the story of our beloved Savior, and what His sacrifice has done for the world.

[@Therealkaomachende]

+Monica Kline God Bless. May his peace be with you. Stay strong, stay well, and thank you.

[@Kelleysmith402]

+Monica Kline This is ONE man named Joseph T. Webster... but I agree, he is awesome. Thanks to technology he is able to make marvelous recordings online.

[@BrianMoonan]

Praise God! Thank you for using your talents to praise The Lord! This is a blessing...

[@leonewing1997]

Oh, what precious memories! If I close my eyes I can almost hear my daddy singing sooo many of these songs you've sung. Your voice is so smooth and beautiful like his was. Thank you for being a blessing in using your God given talent. May He richly bless you in return. ~Pam

[@Tespen42]

Beautiful harmony and blending of voices on such a great hymn which is just a little over 100 years old.

[@Rainismusic]

A favorite hymn ... beautiful voice.

[@josephmcelwee5853]

What a blessing this group is. I can not stop watching and listening and sharing with all my friends . Hope some day to see and hear more if i could locate where they perform .

[@wisewordstutor]

Beautiful rendition! Suddenly it uplifted my sorrowful spirit. Greetings from the Philippines

[@lashawnh7182]

How beautiful Amen

[@lamininrocks]

This brought me to tears this morning. Thank you so much. What a blessing!

[@eternity9619]

Great and wonderfully sung.👏Many thanks for that.🤲God bless and keep you, in JESUS name, AMEN! 🙏

[@ChristineWaldroff]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@jimkinson4975]

Praise the Lord. I am loving these songs you have put together praising the Savior of the world. May the Lord bless the four of you.

[@temitomimatiluko8833]

your songs/ministrations have been a healing balm to my Spirit. I have been spiritually down for some months now and these just raised my spirit. I am so glad to have benefited from this fuel. Thank you so much. and the voices are AWESOME!

[@donnawoodham5588]

Your music makes me feel like I've been to church! Sometimes simple is better - it allows us to hear the message. Thank you so very much!

[@Therealkaomachende]

Thank you much Donna. God Bless!

[@FridayNightSing4022]

Acappella music is how we are commanded to sing according to the New Testament, no mention of Instruments, besides with Acappella music, you can understand the words being Sung. This Group has Beautiful voices & they do a wonderful job singing Praises to God

[@Luke-gp6dq]

Robert Herring You realize its only one person, right?

[@FridayNightSing4022]

Yes

[@FridayNightSing4022]

Jennifer what scripture are you looking at

[@irene_buttons8434]

Amazing. What a truly blessed soul to be able to sing myself & others to their knees in praise & glory.

[@carlcreary5622]

What amazingly controlled and disciplined vocals. Truly gifted.

[@marceenpeters9804]

I've heard and sung this song many times in my life. Never as beautiful as this! Wow!! Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Hope to hear more! God bless you dear brother in Christ. :)

[@Therealkaomachende]

Thank you much. God Bless!

[@ken226]

What harmony. Smooth, wow

[@obraspelobrasil7951]

@@Therealkaomachende WOW, WOW AND WOW!! WELL DONE , BROTHER.

[@krissyelizabeth123]

Amen! I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown!

[@angieblanchard4525]

Beautiful Harmony. Beautiful Hymns.

[@tracyturner4077]

Praise God!! I love this hymn and your group has a special anointing continue to the God use you in this season

[@gpaai]

God bless you Kaoma. Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity for a moment to forget about all of the nastiness currently taking place in the world. I was taken back to a time when my Father-in-Law would play this hymn for me on an old organ he had sitting in the corner of his trailer. Praises be to God!

[@robertjackson1536]

ANYONE who would give this a thumbs down has some serious issues and needs extra prayers.

[@donnawiggs4089]

right Mr. Jackson, those people are the ones that will be 'left behind' when Jesus raptures us !

[@P61guy61]

Probably a result of vision problems, shaky fingers, mis calibrated touch screen, or fat fingers. A thumbs down couldn’t have been intentional.

[@son_of_yah9788]

@@P61guy61 I love your outlook on life.

[@blessedceleste1554]

agree! I don't understand these 122 thumbs down.

[@joelc8017]

Prayers 🙏🏼

[@juliemieras4114]

Your version of this song is beyond beautiful !!! This song has special meaning to me as my great uncle Ed Mieras was a friend of the author George Bennard....On December 29, 1912, Reverend George Bennard and his song leader, Reverend Edward E. Mieras, began a series of evangelistic meetings in the Sturgeon Bay Friends Church. These soul stirring meetings continued on until the final night of January 12, 1913. It was on this last night that the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was first sung in public.

[@Therealkaomachende]

+Julie Mieras God Bless!

[@MissPat2011]

Awesome - Thank you Jesus - one of my favorites!

[@creativeplanetjanet]

Amen! What an awesome God we have to bless us with Kaoma to sing us a hymn that reminds us what an awesome God we have - to send His only begotten Son, His "dearest and best," for a world of lost sinners to be slain.

[@Therealkaomachende]

God Bless My friend. Did you see the link i shared with you to the audio for "No More Night"?

[@creativeplanetjanet]

Yes I did! Since it was on another video site, I don't think there was a way to send you a message from there. I shared it on Pinterest and FaceBook too (I think). I meant to go back and find where you first shared the link and thank you, but I got distracted. I think I closed the KZbin tab by mistake that I had left open so I could just go back there directly. I know, bad excuse. I'm sorry. Thank you so much - I loved it! You know what though? I don't know how long ago that recording was made, but you have gotten even better with pitch and pronunciation. I imagine most people wouldn't notice, but I am very "hearing" oriented and music is so important to me. You nailed this one! (oops, no pun intended) I have a passion for the old traditional hymns (so much scriptural truths in them) and you certainly are doing your part to keep them alive. Also, I really really liked hearing your beautiful bass, along with the rest of your parts of course! This one has a great balance of all the harmonies. Looking forward to hearing your next performance/masterpiece/offering/blessing. Blessings to you too my friend! - Janet

[@chefh]

Kaoma Could you share the link to "No More Night" here? I'd love to hear it.

[@GabbeyGibby]

You have such an amazing gift! The fact that you use it to praise the Lord makes it all the more beautiful. God bless you and yours this Easter Sunday!

[@hloemunya8550]

Your music is a blessing brethren, we thank GOD for such a great gift He Has given you. Stay blessed.

[@francesallison7672]

What beautiful voices! You guys do the song justice God Bless❤

[@frencescabethsheba4687]

oh that melody reminds so good memory........alleluia..glory to u my LORD....WOW JUST WOW...I love

[@jacintamcpadden7258]

As an Irish woman I know now why my Dad ( RIP) used to say nobody could sing Gospel like ye ❤beautiful

[@russc98]

One of my all-time favorite gospel songs, so beautifully done.

[@freespirit2319]

I am a fan already ...please make an album ! Each one of you are singing from your soul. Thank you for using your special talent for the glory of God. May God bless you all!

[@karenyoung4084]

So beautiful and inspiring. I heard this version for the first time yesterday. I've felt so lost recently and this has lifted me up. God bless x

[@SaveronS]

Praise The LORD.. You made HIM proud by sang this song so beautifully..

[@sheenaluce7339]

Is it cold in here? My goosebumps won't go away. GOD BLESS, KAOMA. What an instrument you have. Your talent runneth over! Thank you for sharing this with the world. Almost a million and a half views - may they never end.

[@aubk]

Beautiful harmony. Thank you.

[@gntlmntx]

Thank you for blessing our hearts with your beautiful spiritual music. What a range in your voice!

[@violetk9042]

Amazing,,, all to the honour and praise to our Lord God Almighty,,,, Psalms 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord" amen

[@asandawele7114]

very powerful, sounding like Adventists. God Bless!!

[@Timuia_ipaepaetele685]

Wow absolutely beautiful hallelujah ❤️

[@t.j.scroggins2580]

I love it, you are so talented, I love how you sing each one of the arrangements, you are awesome, God has truly blessed you, Amen and Amen.

[@victoriab241]

Kaoma I think your music is so melodic, uplifting, peaceful if ever you are in Houston, TX please visit Fil-Am

[@virgene1]

Beautiful!!!! Sweet memories of my childhood in Namibia and South Africa.

[@blackboss4117]

This was simply amazing. I had to share this on my Facebook page. You and your voice are blessing for many so don't stop what you are doing. Thank you for this video gift to the world. Would LOVE to hear you sing more Christmas songs! :) Stay blessed buddy.

[@Therealkaomachende]

Thank you much man. i'll continue sharing long as the good Lord gives me breath. I'll have some Christmas tunes this coming season :) Subscribe so you get notified when i do post them. Blessings.

[@v1ct0r1ana]

My fathers favorite song, I believe your voices carry an anointing beyond explanations. Bless you my brothers, We will all meet someday.

[@jarryvidal269]

Amen. Praise the Lord.

[@melbournechurch234]

God bless you from telaviv Israel and Africa urhobo wado

[@joanna5456]

My favorite hymn. This song holds a special memory for me, as my great grandmother used to sing this. Everytime I put it on, I see her smile & hear her voice. My son, who has autism, loves this song. You gentlemen are so blessed with such an incredible talent. Thank you for sharing your blessing with the world!!

[@Therealkaomachende]

+Joanna S God Bless!

[@faysmith8570]

You gotta be kidding. These guys are awesome. I’m so happy I found them here. God bless

[@rectochristianclark7393]

woow , i would like to dedicate this song to my best friend who have just left and live with almighty God last january 23 , we miss you my best friend and youre never be forgotten ';;';';;';';'; we love you

[@yakkeyduck]

Totally awesome!! Beautiful harmony! God Bless you all!!

[@chuksorih7890]

This song just brought tears to my eyes

[@MissesVp]

My favorite church song growing up...reminds me of my late grandmother...:-(...very beautiful rendition!!!

[@magdalenechong4610]

What a beautiful harmony😊🎼🎼🎼

[@helennewhouse7582]

Truly you have been given an amazing God given talent! Beautiful song and voice! Incredible that you are one and can sing all these parts. This brought me to tears and I thank you for sharing! Please keep singing and sharing your voice with the world. God Bless you!

[@michaelbrantley2911]

Guys, we're living overseas.... and you make me homesick. I'm from New Orleans, and there is such a rich multi-ethnic mix of culture there. I miss the African American blessing of so many friends. Thanks for bringing tears to my eyes for saints I may not see until we cross over the Jordan. Blass ya guys!

[@tess5660]

i was browsing radio.garden, listening to lindin FM on the faroe islands and here i am. after looking for this version of the song for 20 minutes. congratulations my guy, you were on european radio and we LOVED it

[@Therealkaomachende]

Hey! :) Glad you found it. Hope it's been a blessing!

[@elvisgirl7768]

Oh my so glad You tube put your videos in my recommended, love, love them just beautiful. Thank you

[@Therealkaomachende]

Thank you so very much! Hope the music has been a blessing to you! :)

[@annparker8975]

One of my favorite songs.You are very talented, keep on singing God's praises.

[@hrithikam1774]

The Spirit is so strong while all of you sing 🙏 makes me emotional❤️

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

Brother, thank you for using your talents for The Lord.

[@abhietanedo7704]

Amen. praise God.

[@char4him99]

wow just beautiful and I can feel the Holy Spirit moving thru you and this timeless song!!

[@rosecummings3504]

Never get tired of listening.. or sharing it on Facebook with others.. Wonderful Kaoma.. God has blessed You,, continue to sing His Praises..When I am down I come here and am lifted up .. Thank You so much for sharing Your voice with Us.

[@ifeomaijeoma3491]

My favorite hymn of all time, i absolutely love the rendition, the harmony's perfect. Thank you for making an already lovely hymn, perfect.

[@WilliamRatliffinator]

My Omi's favorite song. She passed in 1989 but went to be with Jesus/ Thank you for the history of some of these.

[@pennystandridge5238]

When I heard you sing, I thought I heard angels sing. The Father has blessed you to sing His praises and to led people to Him that gets more meaning from praising songs than any other way. Keep being His vessels to minister through song. God bless and keep you.

[@BibleStudentsDaily]

Thank you. Beautiful singing. "be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." - Revelation 2:10

[@esalva1948]

Absolutely beautiful. What a blessing to listen to this.

[@juanotero3881]

Keep praising the Lord! Connie in rural Pa.

[@mahoganired8608]

WOW!!!# mark this day 9/28/18 9:50 am est. i found my earth singing angels that will sing at my wedding or funeral or both which ever comes first i am still single....you guys are truly amazing! beautiful acapella and i have liked & subscribed.

[@Therealkaomachende]

:) Hopefully at your wedding! God Bless.

[@destutz]

Good bless you! Keep singing for the Lord :) greetings from Brazil.

[@sarahspring2009]

Amazing and most beautiful harmony!! Love this hymn!!

[@fletcher3913]

My kind of Gospel Music... you men have a wonderful talent.

[@Therealkaomachende]

Thank you. God Bless!

[@JenniferAGLayte]

fletcher3913 It's one man. ;-) But he sure does!

[@fletcher3913]

Ms. Jenn I see that now... I watched it on a small screen. Thanks for the heads-up, it makes it all the more awesome.

[@JenniferAGLayte]

fletcher3913 I totally understand! It took me a minute, too. I had to look him up just to make sure I wasn't imagining things. :-)

[@Stoic2000]

fletcher3913 I thought they were siblings. One man that is an amazing talent!

[@lewidreamsstudio5608]

Amen amen let's all cling to the old rugged cross cause in deer we will have eternal life in that resurrection morning we will go to the eternal Paradise that has been prepared for us! Listening these songs let me miss my a cappella group called The triumphant miss u guys!!!!)))

[@kellybass3918]

Ok,you guys I am a sappy mess, it was indeed a complete privilege listening to you. I so look forward to your album, with prayers and God's love it will happen.

[@anthonyguadalupe8473]

Wow! So beautiful. So amazing. Thank God for you guys. I've got chills all over hearing you sung this.

[@WiseGal1958]

Absolutely beautiful, gentlemen! I shared this video all over Facebook!

[@leedonski1031]

A taste of what it will be like when we get on the other side. Wonderful singing. God's richest blessings. Harmony at its best!

[@esti3939]

Beautifully sung. One of my favorite songs 🎵 ❤️.