I'm a Muslim but this song brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful and meaningful lyrics. 💕

I remember growing up hearing my momma sing this.. As I got older, I strayed away and started getting into the dark arts, but God never gave up on me, he was always right by my side and for years I tried to deny him but he would not let me go.. I lost my momma 3 years ago to septic shock and my world spiraled out of control, my heart shattered into a million tiny pieces I cared for no one, nothing, I didn't care if I lived or died... but then one day, God busted my heart wide open, the tears started flowing and I knew where I belonged, I prayed and the tears would not stop coming, I told God I was so sorry for everything I had ever done that hurt him and to please forgive me and to work in me to show me what it was that he wanted me to do.. I have a peaceful heart now, where as before, I was always fighting and arguing, but people, let me tell you, he took all of that away, he replaced the bitterness in my heart with his peace and undying love... What an amazing love he has for us... Undying and ever faithful he is... Thank you God for not ever giving up on me... Just wanted to share.. Stay blessed and stay safe...

Today is my 23st bday and I have decided to surrender my life Jesus Christ our Savior. This is my best birthday ever!!

I am a mature born again Christian 78 now. Have served the Lord in both full time service & as a lay person. But I was born & raised as italian catholic but with chaotic parents. As I look back and I see so many times the Lord preserved me, protected me from ruination. During a near deadly situation I was 14 & put all alone on a train from Los Angeles to NYC with no money for food. Sitting next to me was a young sailor on his way home to Chicago. I believe he was the first angel God Sent to me. I had never heard a protestant music, he patiently sat for hours teaching me this song. He was kind & realized I had not eaten & bought me a chicken sandwich & some milk, I know I will see my navy boy in heaven one day. I've never forgot him, but I never got his name. A few years later the lord sent a door to door Bible salesman to my door. He is the one that led me to the lord 59 years ago last February. I was being drawn to the Lord since I was 5 years old. Our steps are ordered of the Lord. It is he who directs us to himself. I am so full of joy, love, peace, love of God in my ending years. He gave me an incredible life. Now I feel he's coming sooner than later. Hallelujah thine the glory. Even so come Lord Jesus come.

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down And I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown To the old rugged cross I will ever be true It's shame and reproach gladly bear Then he'll call me someday to my home far away Where his glory forever I'll share So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down And I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown Yes i'll cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

Listening to this song while in lockdown because of the COVID-19. Feeling a sense of joy and hope. Love from North-east INDIA ❤️🙂

I'm in the midst of a war in North-East India, more than 240 churches have been burnt...More than 60,000 lives displaced, Please pray for Christian communities here, please please. What a comfort, as I listen to this song.

In 2020 i am still listening to this item and i feel Blessed in deed as ever before"Old Rugged Cross" Like it if your feeling Blessed too

I sing this to my middle daughter every night, she is 4 and falls asleep to this song

I lost my husband seven months ago. Fifteen minutes in to this video, I let loose and cried...for the loss of what could have been, for for the joy of what we had. I look around at the photos I have of him and smile through tears. This music is so soothing, so healing. May God be with us all as we wait to join our loved ones. Accept Jesus into your hearts, be still and know He is God! Rest in peace, Robbie...I love you!

This is just one of my favorite hymns. I love to listen to Guy Penrod sing. Such a glorious voice.

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

This is the last song that I sang when my Mom in hospital . I miss My Mom

I absolutely adore this song. My greatest hero and the most godly man I know, my father, passed away November 23/19 after being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was in such peace and little pain. He loved this song. I love this song. I listened to this so much during that time. A prodigal son and a praying father both cherished the old rugged cross. One day I will lay my trophies down and see my Beautiful Savior Jesus Christ and my amazing dad. I LOVE SONG!!!!

2024 still listening to old rugged cross

Listening to this while suffering from radiation therapy.Stage 4 cancer.MAY GOD HEAL THIS AND OUR WORLD

If music can move you to tears, this is it.

I'm a great sinner....but His blood's save me

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross The emblem of suff'ring and shame And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged Cross And exchange it some day for a crown Oh, that old rugged Cross so despised by the world Has a wondrous attraction for me For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above To bear it to dark Calvary So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged Cross And exchange it some day for a crown In the old rugged Cross, stain'd with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see For the dear Lamb of God, left his Glory above To pardon and sanctify me So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged Cross And exchange it some day for a crown To the old rugged Cross, I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He'll call me some day to my home far away Where his glory forever I'll share So I'll cherish the old rugged Cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged Cross And exchange it some day for a crown

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me So I'll cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then He'll call me some day to my home far away Where His glory forever I'll share So I'll cherish the old rugged cross 'Til my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown Yes, I'll cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

Absolutely beautiful. These old hymns are timeless. I love to listen to Guy, his voice is so soothing.......❤️🌹🥰🙏🏼

Never have I heard this hymn so beautifully sung! One of my favorites!

I woke up this morning with this song running through my mind. I had not heard or thought of this song for over 40 years! Thank you Lord for bringing this back to me! Guy does it justice as he does in all his music. ❤🙏😷

one of my dads favorite song we played it at his funeral he loved the Lord with all his heart and I know he is in heaven

This was my Dad's favorite song. Hearing it brings tears to my eyes with the memories we shared.

Rest in peace dad July 9, 2022 , reunited with mum in heaven on your 69th wedding anniversary ❤️ 🙏💔😭

I could listen to him sing all day! He’s got the perfect voice for it. God truly blessed him with a great talent

I use to stand on a white all wooden pew . With me by my grandma. And we'd sing The Old Rugged Cross. I was 3 had the song rembered by heart. It was and still one of my favorite songs. It brings me back to fond memories. Guy you sing it beautifully. Thank you 1/21/2022

My dad sang it with my brother for us. But I will never get tired of it. You sing superbly

I become an active Christian in local church when I was 33 years old. I practically involved in local church ministry. But one thing is missing for me. For years and years I have been praying that God will put the right tune melody into my voice. I was off key from day one. In 2009 at age 65 years old, I found the right voice. God indeed answered my prayer. But instead of singing blessed Gospel Song, Christian songs, I side track to Gentile melody for 10 years now. Like Moses sidetrack for 40 years in the wilderness. I had 3 near-death-vehicular accident. The last recent accident, a big van hit the corner right side of my sedan and my car literally flew, airborne, turn turtle in the air hit the open big box cement culvert down and the car landed in the deep water on 4 wheels. It was a miracle. The sedan was totally damage, shrink. But I came out unscratched. One day I heard this song "The Old Rugged Song'' on radio. I thought He touch me to go back on the right track, to the God's service. I started a Bible Study now in a Public School with teachers around who are hungry to know the truth of the Bible . I am leading this Bible Study. Please pray that the Spirit of God will put His word and desire to me to bring the lost to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

There's no sin that the blood of Jesus can't wash away!🙌🙏 hallelujah

I am crying listening to this. 81. This was my mother's fav hymn. I love you JESUS

When I listen Guy, my heart is filled with joy.🇧🇷♥️

Such an emotional old hymn, still cherished to this day. We are reminded of the sacrifice that Jesus did for all. This was one of my dear aunt Minnie's favourite and I can see why 🙏😇

this is one of my mother's favorites...in His honor and her memory, it was played at her funeral. Peace at last, Praise God, our eternal Saviour, our Redeemer.

Ever since I was a small child God has used this song to move me to tears remembering the cross/Jesus. Beautiful arrangement and performance of a timeless classic. Thank you.

Listening to Guy sing touches ones soul. Couldn’t stop the tears. Amazing🙏🏽

I want to surround all that I do with Him and I want to come out of the worries and ways of the world. Praying, reading the word and fixing my eyes and ears on the Lord. This uplifting music will help me out of the depression I’ve been feeling. Newness in Him, even 6 years on still walking and learning. Take all of me Lord, I’ll take up my cross and follow you

Daily reminder....,"God loves you", and have a great day 🫂

I love you Lord Jesus! Thank you for saving us all by your Rugged Cross.

Your voice is simply beautiful Guy. Grew up listening to this song singing this song but truly didn't understand until I was born again. Praise Jesus.

Guy Penrod,makes this song so magnificent, bless you ,my favourite song.he gives it so much meaning.love it from me in South Africa. The painting is awesome

The Greatest love song ever sung

I will cling to the old rugged cross because that's where my help comes from. Am going through a very difficult phase of my life😥 as things stand, I still trust in God. 🙏🙏

Love this song the most, hope i can carry my own old rugged cross and exchange it for a crown someday, in Jesus name, Amen.

I remember my mama singing this song, God I miss her so much. She just passed away I love her so much. I have been left broken hearted thank you for the beautiful music. It brings back so many memories.

Jesus, i can't thank you enough for the Cross

Till my trophies at last I lay down. Amen.i listen to Guy each day, his voice is so soothing and he tells a beautiful story when he sings. ❤️🌹🥰🙏🏼

Jesus we remember thee, ❤... I love the song right from my young age...

Amen!!...for a sinner like me ,It's amazing to know that the Lord's love is unchanging that He still calls me to the cross to remove my burden 😇😇😇🙏

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown close On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world Has a wondrous attraction for me For the dear lamb of god left his glory above To bear it to dark calvary In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine A wondrous beauty I see For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me To the old rugged cross I will ever be true Its shame and reproach gladly bear Then he'll call me some day to my home far away Where his glory forever I'll share

so here we are, at the end of 2021, humbly accepting the power of that beautiful cross

Thank you, Lord, for entrusting the Gaither extended family to share the Gospel worldwide. ❤️✝️

October 2020 still thanking God for the Cross where Jesus paid the price to Redeem us .

wow, he is the image of my husband, who died many, many years ago. I love thinking of him in heaven, looking so happy! Glad I found this!

This tells how far our Jesus went to forgive us and the promise of eternal life in heaven with him and our heavenly father . God bless you Guy.✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️

Beautiful presence and singing. I'm not Christian but admire this ❤❤❤

That cross may be called a rugged cross but its story will be remembered for all eternity, the eternal race will never stop talking and singing about it. It was the day God showed His love.

J’aime tellement cette chanson chantée par Guy Pernod, le rythme, les musiciens, les couleurs et l,artiste derrière…

Thank you Jesus for dying for me ♥️🙏 and others who would call on your name 🙏♥️

When I look at myself I don't know how I can be saved😢😢😢, but when I look at Christ I don't know how I can be lost😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

Guy makes me feel like heaven on earth

My all time, favorite song. He sings this O so well. Thank you for all that you do with this gospel song. You are the farthest, and the greatest with this old rugged cross song. Thank you.

When I was young, my sisters & I sang this song, along with many other greats, with our mom while she played her piano organ. I miss that long gone time so much!

Today on Good Friday ,19th April 2019 i am listening to this song.

Saw him in 2019 in Branson Missouri. His show was awesome. When he did some preaching he blew it out of the water. It was AWESOME!!! One of the best shows I have ever seen.

THANK YOU LORD FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR ME.........I LOVE YOU AND BLESS YOU.....

Simply Amazingly beautiful! Shed a few tears. One day we will all slip into the hands of Jesus, His perfect plan is just plain simply incredible. Cannot even really be fathomed. Peace, love, freedom, and prosperity to all good souls. I love you all!

What a blessing, listening to this song Jan 9th 2021. To God be the glory

When I lost hope in life,this beautiful and amazing song's hit my heart and I say to myself "oh, because of him,I am still alive till today, because he die for me in that rugged cross",, it's so meaningful that my life is changed,from sinners to worshiper. Amen glory to God

What a beautiful song and A blessed man to sing it!!!!!🙋

I will cling to the old rugged cross, not by my power but by His grace

A very uplifting song Praise God🙏🏻😇💖

Im so happy this video has over 5 million views ! It gives me hope today in a world spiraling out of control . But there is much work to do as there are 330 million people in the USA alone . God Bless You .

The artist is amazing. He did great. Thanks.

I love all Guy Penrod songs

Jan 1st 2021 Listing to this nice song,,May our living God protect you and your family throughout the year ,Amen ,,, all the way from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

Reminds me of my dear uncles Alec and Raymond who loved this old song and Jesus

I do not remember how I came across you. But you're such a beautiful singer you inspired me so much. I suffered a terrible stroke during the pandemic. So life has been my mom is the very yard. I just lost my mom at Christmas little companion dog. In June it's been very hard to go on, as yes, you can't get any support from anywhere these days. My mom loved the song the older I've been crossed. She always told me she wanted that saying in her funeral. And also Many of your other songs I listen to every single day. Many times throughout the day. It has restored some inspiration in my life. Wish I could meet you. Your voice is so inspiring i've Forwarded many of your songs to my Facebook group friends and my stroke survivor Facebook group to give others the inspiration you've given me. Don't ever Change, you seem like you are a beautiful man on the inside and outsidown to earth. I wish you well and continue to inspire others y Your new number one fan Wanda K e s s e l From regina saskatchewan canada

Thank you God for this wonderful song

This was my dad's favorite song.

Three people I would love to hug when I get to heaven: Jesus, my maternal grandmother, and Guy Penrod. I love that guy.

Praise God... Another good morning to praise and count his blessing

Thank you Lord 👐👐👐👐👐❤❤❤❤❤ 🇿🇦🇿🇦 loves you

Hallelujah to God be the glory

This was my beautiful Mums favourite hymn which she always wanted to be played at her funeral ❤🙏 I love Guy singing it ❤

God bless your ministry, and many more years must be added to you so that you must continue with the singing and relieving God's souls ..

One of my favorite hymns...... It makes the cross become a reality for me

One of my favourite hymns sung by one of my favourite singers. What a blessing.

My dad sang this song now he is heaven singing it love you dad and mom

THANK YOU GUY PENROD FOR SHARING WITH ME SUCH AN AMAZING OF YR. VOICE.MY FAVORITE VOICES FROM YOU .KEEP GO ON WITH IT .GOD BLESSED YOU .🌷🌷🌷

Great singing of one of my favourite hymns. God bless you to be a blessing to many Amen

Without Christ, there is no hope. Thanks be to God for his Son and the hope He gives us.

He has awesome voice

When i feel down, this hymn comforts me and gives me peace.

Guy Penrod, i see you in the role of acting like Jesus in a movie. we love u and you are such a great inspiration

i can't stop pressing repeat. i will always cherish the old rugged cross, so much it has done for me

Guy has one of the most beautiful voice and he is one of the greatest singer in contemporary Christian music.

This is one of the gospel songs I love most. A masterpiece of God, simple and always!

I love to much this song... I believed my saviour Will take me and my family to heaven with My Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus Christ.