“The Old Rugged Cross” signed by George Bennard
“The Old Rugged Cross” signed by George Bennard
By: George Bennard
- Collection ID
- PPR.000223
- Type
- Papers
- Date
- Between 1913 and 1958
- Geography
- United States
- Language
- English
- Medium
- Printed on Paper
- Dimensions
- 8.25 × 5.25 in. (20.9 × 13 cm)
- Exhibit Location
- Not on View
This one page removed from an unknown hymnal contains the hymns, “Throw Out the Life-Line” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” “The Old Rugged Cross” is signed by the hymn’s author, George Bennard (1873–1958). Bennard was a Methodist Episcopal preacher and hymn composer who was active in the Salvation Army. He completed the first verse of this hymn during a series of meetings, finishing it months later in 1912. The lyrics refer to the crucifixion of Jesus and draw on language found in Luke 9:23–24, Galatians 6:14, and Hebrews 13:12–13.
This one page removed from an unknown hymnal contains the hymns, “Throw Out the Life-Line” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” “The Old Rugged Cross” is signed by the hymn’s author, George Bennard (1873–1958). Bennard was a Methodist Episcopal preacher and hymn composer who was active in the Salvation Army. He completed the first verse of this hymn during a series of meetings, finishing it months later in 1912. The lyrics refer to the crucifixion of Jesus and draw on language found in Luke 9:23–24, Galatians 6:14, and Hebrews 13:12–13.
Published after 1913 in an unknown hymnal. Acquired by 2010 by Gene Albert (Christian Heritage Museum), Hagerstown, Maryland; Privately purchased in 2010 by Green Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Donated in 2017 to National Christian Foundation (later The Signatry), under the curatorial care of Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Published after 1913 in an unknown hymnal. Acquired by 2010 by Gene Albert (Christian Heritage Museum), Hagerstown, Maryland; Privately purchased in 2010 by Green Collection, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Donated in 2017 to National Christian Foundation (later The Signatry), under the curatorial care of Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
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