The Old Rugged Cross - The Song and the Story

The Old Rugged Cross Hymn and the story behind it. Written by George Bernard. this song was written as a result of his spiritual searching and realizing the importance of the scripture John 3:16. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish,but have everlasting life". From 1925 to 1960 “The Old Rugged Cross” was America’s favorite gospel hymn.