It reflects how hardships and difficulties that were bravely borne in life may one day be exchanged for reward and sanctuary in heaven.
Hymns for funerals the old rugged cross.
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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross.
I will cling to the old rugged cross.
The old rugged cross.
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.
The strife is o er.
Most popular hymns for funerals.
This is a popular religious hymn for a funeral service inspired by bible scripture.
The old rugged cross lyrics.
Often performed in a country style old rugged cross is a song with a sweet melody celebrating jesus christ and a dedication to serving god.
Funeral hymns can bring people comfort and joy at times of loss by bringing a community together to sing and be present together.
Praise my soul the king of heaven henry francis lyte.
Funeral hymns are a popular choice of religious music for funerals.
Sometimes playing a more modern take on a traditional funeral hymn adds some character to a funeral ceremony.
Rock of ages cleft for me augustus toplady.
The king of love my shepherd is.
The old rugged cross.
Lord of all hopefulness.
20 best funeral hymns.
This popular funeral hymn follows the progress of the sun in the sky throughout the day reflecting on the passage of time and.
How i love that old cross where the dearest and best.
So i ll cherish the old rugged cross till my trophies at last i lay down.
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
The emblem of suffering and shame.
I watch the sunrise.
Countrystranger the old rugged cross alan jackson cover youtube.
The day thou gavest lord has ended.
There is a green hill cecil frances alexander.
And 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.
Till my trophies at last i lay down.
So i ll cherish the old rugged cross.
There are dozens to choose from that can represent different tones emotions and experiences for a community.
Hey everyone i really hope you enjoy this classic and beautiful hymn the old rugged cross.
It is about being dedicated to christ and serving god.
The old rugged cross is a popular hymn written in 1912 by george bennard.