Are there Different Musical Styles of The Old Rugged Cross? Yes, the hymn has been adapted into gospel, country, and traditional styles, showing its wide appeal across various Christian music genres.

When polls are taken to determine the most popular American hymns, invariably near the top of the list is "The Old Rugged Cross." It has been the most favored of the approximate 300 songs written b… ...

“The Old Rugged Cross” was my grandfather’s favorite hymn so every time we sing it I am reminded of him. I remember something funny about my Aunt Mae singing it. She did not understand all of the ...

POKAGON - As the driving force with her husband, Bob, behind the Old Rugged Cross Church restoration project, Molly Shaffer knows quite a bit about the church's history.

His favorite hymn was always “The Old Rugged Cross”. He was a regular church attendee, but when it was time to sing this song, you could count on him singing it with gusto. My mom sang in the choir so ...

But a museum dedicated to the composer of the hymn, the Rev. George Bennard, in Reed City may only have a few more months left. Reed City Councilmember Nate Bailey said the Old Rugged Cross Museum ...

“The Old Rugged Cross” is one of the most popular hymns among folks all over the country. When I ask people to name a hymn for me to play, quite often they request that hymn.

The composer of the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross” — the Rev. George Bennard — was born in Youngstown in 1873. He moved away as a young boy going to Iowa, ...

‘The Old Rugged Cross’ was written by Rev. George Bennard in 1912. This song has touched millions. It’s been covered by Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood and even Elvis.

The cross was placed here to remember and honor the author of the “Old Rugged Cross” song, the Rev. George Bennard, Methodist minister from Michigan. The Rev. Bennard was born 1873 in ...