Experience the moving lyrics of The Old Rugged Cross, a Christian hymn symbolizing hope, forgiveness, and eternal life ...

George Bennard lived his retirement years in Reed City, Michigan, and passed away there in 1958. "And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of the skull, ...

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, according to cemetery board member ...

“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 ...

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.

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.

‘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.

This week I pay homage to my grandfather. His birthday occurred during Lent. His favorite hymn was always “The Old Rugged Cross”. He was a regular church attendee, but when it was time to sing this ...