Toward the end of the twentieth century, song leaders, when soliciting requests for favorite songs from the congregation, would often receive at least one request for the old rugged cross. 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 ill cherish the old 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 to the old rugged cross i. The old rugged cross hymn written by george bennard rooted in. He is best known for composing the famous hymn, the old rugged cross. On a hill far away, george bennard, 19 quality music for congregational singing, prepared by church musicians. The old rugged cross by george bennard the united methodist hymnal, no. George bennard was praying for a full understanding of the cross and its plan in christianity. Jun 24, 2014 corban university chamber orchestra, concert band and concert choir performing the old rugged cross by george bennard, arranged by john t. In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine.
Bennard retired to reed city, michigan, and the town maintains a museum dedicated to his life and ministry. Several months later, the remaining three verses were completed in pokagon, michigan, where bennard was leading meetings at a local church. The old rugged cross sheet music christian hymn by. Written by george bennard in 19, this gospel hymn has proven to be a sentimental favorite of christians and unsaved alike. George bennard 18731958 was and american hymn composer and. The old rugged cross, for piano solo by george bennard. The old rugged cross gospel christian songs free mp3 midi. This beautiful, black and white old rugged cross hymn printable is available in 8x10, 5x7, and 4x6 sizes for your personal use. The old rugged cross by george bennard digital sheet music. Download ppt the old rugged cross hymn written by george bennard 19 rooted in scripture. The old rugged cross vintage digital print, instant download. The old rugged cross chords, lyrics and sheet music.
For twas on that old cross jesus suffered and died, to. Search the old rugged cross sheet music at jw pepper. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. George bennard sheet music for such popular songs as the old rugged cross, the old rugged cross bb instrument, and the old rugged cross intermediate. To the old rugged cross i will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear. And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffring and shame, and i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners. The old rugged cross original 19 rhythms a cappella. The old rugged cross score sheet music george bennard. For the dear lamb of god left his glory above, to bear it to dark calvary. If someone approached you, asking you to name americas most popular hymn, no doubt many of you would respond with the old rugged cross. The old rugged cross the old rugged cross george bennardarr.
It is painted with strong and bold inktense ink pencils in colors that will appeal to either a man or woman. He served with the salvation army in iowa for several years before he was ordained in the methodist episcopal church. Andrews shawnee press tastefully arranged for the sab choir, this new setting of a gospel classic is expressive and reverent, and respectful of the gospel tradition from which it was born. Bennard was born in the coalmining and ironproduction town of youngstown.
Print and download the old rugged cross, for piano solo sheet music. The old rugged cross george bennard sheet music download. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. You may click the download button to obtain the mp3 recording for use in. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. Old rugged cross hymn performed by daniel lovett with lyrics. George bennard february 4, 1873 october 10, 1958 was an american hymn composer and preacher. It has been the most favored of the approximately 300 songs written by george bennard. The old rugged cross uses a sentimental popular song form with a versechorus pattern in 6 8 time, and it speaks of the writers adoration of christ and his sacrifice at calvary. Knowing the story behind the hymn enriches the meaningmaking the hymn even more personal to me. George bennard 18731958 was born in youngstown, oh. The old rugged cross original 19 rhythms a cappella hymn. The hymn entitled the old rugged cross has stood the test of time.
The more i quoted it, instead of becoming worn and. And i love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. All select hymns evening light songs echoes from heaven the blue book sing unto the lord the old rugged cross george bennard george bennard crucifixion. Consequently, he spent many hours in study, prayer and meditation, until he could say, i saw the christ of the cross as if i were seeing john 3. The old rugged cross was written in albion, michigan. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Pre staff level 1, easy level 2, late beginner level 3, early intermediate intermediate and advanced christmas sheet music hymn sheet music halloween sheet music. The year was 1912 and george bennard, an evangelist traveling throughout the midwest, was heckled incessantly by several youth at a revival meeting in. On a hill far away the old rugged cross hymns without words. His hymn speak, my lord appears in triumphant service songs chicago. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffring and shame. Print and download in pdf or midi the old rugged cross. A high resolution pdf version is also available to download and print instantly.
All three towns claim to be the birthplace of this hymn. This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service, inspired by bible scripture. George bennard was a pastor in michigan before he was well known as the author of the hymn, but george was never spoiled by the notice he got. God was answering the desire of my heart for i had often wished to meet the writer of the old rugged cross and here he was. For the dear lamb of god left his glory above to bear it to dark calvary. This recording is one of the first, done in 1920, by mrs. This gospel hymn favorite was written by a selftaught, traveling worship leaderlater recorded by numerous artists including bart millard of mercyme, kevin max of dc talk, amy grant and selah.
He wanted a career in evangelism, but was forced instead to support his mother and sisters when his father died. So ill cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last i lay down. Like many other songs of this era and genre, the old rugged cross is. The text was written and the tune rugged cross was composed both by george bennard, who was born at youngstown, oh, on feb. Score sheet music by issac watts when i survey the woundrous cross, george bennard the old rugged cross, john bowing in the cross of christ i glory, fanny crosby near the cross. The old rugged cross has to be one of the worlds favorites. For twas on that old cross jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. The old rugged cross the music below is a lowresolution version of the old rugged cross for free online viewing. The melody came easily, and the first verse was completed by bennard during a series of meetings in albion, michigan. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me, for the dear lamb of god left his glory above, to bear it to dark calvary. Oh, that old rugged cross so despised by the world. After completing the hymn, he performed the song in. Large range of public domain old traditional hymns and modern songs.
The old rugged cross made the difference performance tracks ep gaither vocal band. 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. The old rugged cross hymn printable i should be mopping the floor. Bennard was born in the coalmining and ironproduction town of youngstown, ohio. Authoritative information about the hymn text the old rugged cross, with lyrics, pdf files. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me. As a church pianist, i enjoy reading the stories behind the hymns. 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. Old rugged cross george bennard sheet music for piano. Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me.
Apr 9, 2014 the old rugged cross sheet music christian hymn by vrvgraphics stay safe and healthy. In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty i see. When he was still a child, his parents relocated the family to albia, iowa. The old rugged cross midi george bennard george bennard. The darol rice silver saxophones play the golden hymns. Nov 04, 2017 lyrics and music george bennard 19 key bb major d 92 bpm would you like to request hymns for this channel. And i love that old cross where the dearest and best. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and. Print and download choral sheet music for hymns medley.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lyrics and music george bennard 19 key bb major d 92 bpm would you like to request hymns for this channel. Songs of the cross medley for piano sheet music plus. When he was a child the family moved to albia, iowa. It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life, may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven. Corban university chamber orchestra, concert band and concert choir performing the old rugged cross by george bennard, arranged by john t. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. Print and download songs of the cross medley for piano sheet music.
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