ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HYMNS EVER WRITTEN // THE OLD RUGGED CROSS // On a Hill Far Away - Organ
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I'm 86 years old and still remember every word to this hymn from when I first learned it when I was just learning to read and to play the piano, about 80 years ago. I still love that old cross!!!!
Couldn't sing through the tears. A lifetime of experience has given these old hymns profound meaning.
This hymn always reminds me of my great-aunts Gloria, Lucy, and Irene. They were from a large New England farming family of very modest means (“Swamp Yankees”) with no formal musical training yet taught themselves, through their shared love of music, how to sing. And sing very well. And harmonize with each other. All were pianists and Gloria could even play any instrument she laid her hands on. I remember the three of them singing this hymn in church and my brother and I applauding afterwards when we were little lol. We loved them so much and were so proud to call them family. Here’s to the Richmond girls from Barrowsville, Norton, MA ❤️✝️
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross. The emblem of suffering and shame. And I loved that old cross where the dearest and best - for a world of lost sinners - was slain. So I will cherish the old rugged cross 'til my trophies at last I'll lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday, for a crown.
Thank you for sharing the hymns of Praise with the You Tube world.
Another American Hymn would be God be with you til we meet again,
You can not fool an Organ especialy a Pipe Organ. You could say notes are just notes but music played with faith is heavenly music.
Yet another perfect example why I'm glad that I discovered your channel: not only are you a brilliant musician but you also chose wonderful hymns and organ classics - and last not least there is this amazing organ. What a gem!
I'll cherish the old rugged cross (rugged cross)
Excellent hymn! My family has sung for 4 generations
How beautiful.
My grandad used to play the song in his car when i was a little girl, as he did I'm clinging to the old rugged cross till I see him again in glory one day beautiful hearing it on the organ thankyou God bless what amazing Grace we have I Jesus 🙏✝️
I haven't been to many funerals where this particular wasn't played. This was sung by the congregation at my mother's, my father's, both sets of grandparents, my pastor's most recently, as well as the funerals of other family members and friends...who all were Christians. This hymn speaks tremendous spiritual, theological truth, and the last verse, "...until I exchange it one day for a crown." brings absolute comfort, to the Believer.
This was my Grandfather’s favorite hymn! I so appreciate you bringing this to us!
Agreed. This hymn does not receive the attention it deserves. Thank you /\
Hi Ben. We certainly love this old hymn. The Old rugged cross on the hill no longer has His body hanging on it. He's now waiting for us on the other side. Blessings.
Excellent. One hymn I remember word for word from my childhood. The words make so much sense. Thanks. I too played it at my Mother's funeral. Enjoyed this greatly.
You play beautifully. I have always loved hymns and I pray that more churches would return to the reverence of the hymns. I have no problem with modern Christian songs but they don’t often stir the spirit the way hymns do.
It is interesting how some of the hymns most associated with what some would call sentimentality actually have a depth to them that is easy to miss. I grew up when these hymns seemed trite to me, but over the course of my life, I have come to appreciate they have more depth than is often appreciated. I think a lot of that depth is dependent on how they are performed and presented. Their strength can get lost without a strong performance. The organ is an instrument allowing them to be presented with a strength often missed.
Just a cup of coffee to your blessed pilgrimage of the sacred music ... from an Anglican-phile Methodist SK