{"id":1673,"date":"2011-01-21T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2011-01-21T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:38","slug":"the-old-rugged-cross-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/the-old-rugged-cross-3\/","title":{"rendered":"THE OLD RUGGED CROSS!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Isaiah 53:12 <\/strong><\/p>\n

“. . . He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

I recently received an e-mail from one of our subscribers, Ed Thornhill, who passed on some information that I found interesting and inspirational. It has to do with the town of Reed City, Michigan. I visited Reed City’s website to check what Ed had shared with me. They have a museum there called the Old Rugged Cross Museum.<\/em><\/p>\n

Back in 1913 a Salvation Army officer, George Bennard, passed through a trying experience which caused him to reflect seriously about the significance of the cross and, in particular, what the apostle Paul meant when he spoke of entering into the fellowship of Christ’s suffering. While contemplating on these truths, Bennard was convinced that the cross was not just a religious symbol, but rather the very heart of the gospel. He penned the words of this beloved hymn.<\/p>\n

Bennard spent the last years of his life by the “side of the road,” a few miles north of Reed City, Michigan. At the age of 85, on October 9, 1968, he passed away. Near this home there still stands a twelve foot high cross with the words “The Old Rugged Cross \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Home of George Bennard, composer of this beloved hymn.”<\/p>\n

“<\/em><\/strong>THE OLD RUGGED CROSS<\/em><\/strong><\/a>“<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
\nthe emblem of suffering and shame;
\nAnd I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em> So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\ntill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nand exchange it someday for a crown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
\nhas a wondrous attraction for me;
\nfor the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
\nto bear it to dark Calvary. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em> So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\ntill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nand exchange it someday for a crown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
\na wondrous beauty I see, for ’twas on that old cross
\nJesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em> So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\ntill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nand exchange it someday for a crown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
\nits shame and reproach gladly bear;
\nthen he’ll call me some day to my home far away,
\nwhere his glory forever I’ll share.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em> So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,
\ntill my trophies at last I lay down;
\nI will cling to the old rugged cross,
\nand exchange it someday for a crown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To access The Old Rugged Cross<\/em>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes™ Christian Hymns<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/theoldruggedcross<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n

P.S. – You can find previous E-Votionals covering a variety of Scriptures and topics to help you in your walk with the Lord at www.Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"100<\/a>P.P.S. – I have completed my first book, 100 of Pastor Cecil’s Select Illustrations<\/a>.<\/em> The cost is $12.95 plus shipping. You can now order it online by going to https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/book-by-pastor-cecil<\/a> . . . You may want to consider this book as a thoughtful gift idea for those who do not have Internet access or as helpful sermon illustrations for your Pastor.<\/p>\n

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