The Old Rugged Cross | Official Music Video | Redeemed Quartet


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Video Description:

Redeemed Quartet presents "The Old Rugged Cross" - one of the most loved hymns of all times - filmed in the exact spot where the song was first sung by the author!

Story Behind The Song:

George Bennard was a traveling evangelist from Iowa around the turn of the century. At a revival meeting in 1912 he was interrupted, ridiculed, harassed and heckled by young people mocking the cross.
This caused George to contemplate the meaning of the cross, and strengthen his resolve to “cherish the old rugged cross”, though “despised by the world”.
Spending many hours in study, prayer and meditation, he at last could say, “I saw the Christ of the cross as if I were seeing John 3:16 leave the printed page, take form and act out the meaning of redemption.”

The beloved hymn was born out of this experience, and in 1913 was performed for the first time in its entirety at the Pokagon Methodist Episcopal Church in Pokagon, Michigan. It was HERE in the same building, 109 years later, that we filmed our version of the treasured Gospel anthem.

To discover more of the exciting history of The Old Rugged Cross Church & Musem, please visit:
http://www.the-oldruggedcross.org/

Lyrics:

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross
The emblem of suff'ring 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
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged Cross
And exchange it some day for a crown

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

In the old rugged Cross, stain'd with blood so divine
A wondrous beauty I see
For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above
To pardon and sanctify me

To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away
Where his glory forever I'll share

 

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  • Sharon

    I had not heard this hymn in many years--it brought tears to my eyes as it was my Dad favorite. This group is wonderful. Thanks for sharing this one Mel.

  • Venita Cronk

    Wonderful! Love those old hymns.

  • CHARLIE G .

    THERE IS NO INSTRUMENT MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THE HUMAN VOICE !!
    I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THESE GENTLEMEN SINGING THIS " LIVE ACOPELLO " WITHOUT ALL THE ELECTRIC BELLS AND WHISTLES !! THIS WAS MY GRANDPAP'S FAVORITE HYMN
    HE PASSED IN 1961 - THIS MADE ME THINK OF HIM :disappointed_relieved:
    STAY SAFE ! C. G.

  • les

    great inspritional

  • Tom Linton

    Nice church song! Thank you Mel.

  • CharMaine

    These guys are simply amazing . . . magnificent song. What an absolute delight for a beautiful Sunday. Thank you, Mel, for posting it. Bonus: The history they highlighted is greatly appreciated as well. I am a student of history, and now I know. :-)

  • mercedes

    This is one of my favorites, and it was great seeing the actual quartet singing it.
    With that being said, what in the heck is wrong with Georgia 4, and can't you delete that terrible comment!

  • Steve

    A breath of fresh air in thies Godless stinking times!

  • Owen

    That was so refreshing. More please !!!!

  • Drifter

    Loved this rendition. Every part was there. Thanks

  • BA

    I love this group Mel. Thanks

  • Georgia4

    They are so phony - probably never saw the inside of a church. Give me a break !

  • Randy Ferguson

    This is one of my favorite hymns. I grew up on gospel music and it was played and sung in our home as well as in the church. It's because of Jesus' sacrifice on this old rugged cross that my soul has been redeemed.

  • Lola

    Absolutely beautiful!!!! Loved it on this Sunday Morning!!

  • Mari

    Loved this rendition!!:heart:

  • Bev

    Beautiful!

  • Helen

    Thank you, Mel. Love this hymn and this group. Enjoyed the story about the hymn & the church also.

  • Ella

    Love these old hymns I grew up with.

  • dixie

    Thank you Mel! That hymn is one of my favorites!

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