The Old Rugged Cross
Easy Piano Sheet Music & Video Tutorials
The Old Rugged Cross easy piano hymn - George Bennard’s beloved gospel hymn to his own OLD RUGGED CROSS, with free PDF sheet music, background, and video tutorials.
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About the Hymn
Evangelist George Bennard (1873–1958) wrote both words and music in 1912–13. The tune OLD RUGGED CROSS carries the refrain’s tender promise to “cling to the old rugged cross” and to exchange it one day for a crown. Frequently chosen for Lent, Good Friday, and personal devotion, the hymn focuses on Christ’s sacrifice and our hope of glory. Its memorable melody and heartfelt text continue to comfort and inspire.
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