The Old Rugged Cross (3-Stave Special Performance Sheet Music (Key of Bb)) - (UMH 363)

"The Old Rugged Cross," written and composed by George Bennard in 1913, is one of the world's most beloved hymns. Bennard wrote this piece while deeply meditating on the true meaning of the cross during a time of struggle early in his ministry. The rugged wooden cross symbolizes the Lord's sacrifice and suffering, while simultaneously revealing the glory of salvation we receive through it. Since the early 1900s, this hymn has spread worldwide, opening the eyes of countless believers to gaze upon the cross. In the Korean church, it remains a quintessential song that best expresses the essence of the Gospel, frequently sung during Passion Week and dedication services. Singing of the paradoxical grace where the rough cross became life for us, it conveys a solemn yet warm calling to live by the values of the cross rather than those of the world. As we meditate on the cross in our daily lives in 2026, we experience comfort and victory that the world cannot provide. This hymn stands as an eternal milestone for those who resolve to walk the path of the cross.

I have created this score in response to requests for the MR video I previously produced. This is a 3-stave sheet music arrangement for vocal solo with piano accompaniment, composed in the original key of Bb.

Intro included.

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