The Old Rugged Cross

Text by George Bennard

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About this hymn

Date: 1913
Tune: Old Rugged Cross
Composer: George Bennard
Key: Bb
Meter: 12 8 12 9 9 9 9 9

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Assurance, Atonement, Blood, Brevity of Life, Comfort, Commitment.

Gal 6:14 · Jn 7:7 · 2Tim 4:8

Musical background

Old Rugged Cross is presented in the source key of Bb, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: George Bennard, 1913. Music and Setting: 'The Old Rugged Cross' George Bennard, 1913. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2010 Revision.