{"id":488,"date":"2026-02-03T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=488"},"modified":"2026-02-10T00:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:42:07","slug":"the-old-rugged-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=488","title":{"rendered":"The Old Rugged Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3a66bf1577148f948f69ef6baeaffcd9\">The Old Rugged Cross is one of the most popular Country and Folk Songs ever written. Also, it was written by George Bennard in 1912. And, It is also recognized as an epic hymn covered by numerous artists . Among them was&nbsp;Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, and Alan Jackson. As well as Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Tennessee Ernie Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c1fd9931305a0af09a3ad97968e8c790\">Paul Drockton brings his soothing vocal strength. Along with his classic Acoustic Guitar to also honor this great piece of music. Lyrics and Commentary follow the song&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-26d75352a1b60377f83c607c22c0a3a8\" id=\"h-that-old-rugged-cross-paul-drockton\">That Old Rugged Cross: Paul Drockton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2256812000&#038;color=%23ff5500&#038;auto_play=false&#038;hide_related=false&#038;show_comments=true&#038;show_user=true&#038;show_reposts=false&#038;show_teaser=true&#038;visual=true\"><\/iframe><div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/paul-drockton\" title=\"Paul Drockton\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\">Paul Drockton<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/paul-drockton\/the-old-rugged-cross\" title=\"THe Old Rugged Cross\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\">THe Old Rugged Cross<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ba0d40dadd37039c3c6023fb45b1b4d2\">The Song is about an individual that recognizes that Jesus Christ suffered and died for his sins. He vows to cling to the Savior and his sacrifice. He also vows to never forget the Savior&#8217;s sacrifice and to cling to his faith. Ultimately, he expects to turn his faith into a crown in God&#8217;s Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/paul-drockton\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/download.png\" alt=\"P Drockton on Soundcloud\" class=\"wp-image-121\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Soundcloud Paul Drockton Music<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/artists\/B0FX42FCTX\/paul-a-drockton\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AmazonMusic.png\" alt=\"Viral Superstar Paul Drockton on Amazon Music\" class=\"wp-image-145\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Drockton on Amazon Music<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/playlist\/the-paul-drockton-experience\/pl.u-d2b05b2uLjv5q33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Apple-Logo.png\" alt=\"Apple Music Logo for Paul Drockton Music\" class=\"wp-image-124\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/playlist\/the-paul-drockton-experience\/pl.u-d2b05b2uLjv5q33\"> <\/a><strong>Apple Music:Paul Drockton<\/strong>  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/0Nugxy5CrvAU25MFjYfChr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Spotify.png\" alt=\"Paul Drockton on Spotify\" class=\"wp-image-148\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5027398625087178;width:192px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong> P. Drockton on Spotify<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLP1wzGHC9x_-qbSLa7WZnRKeSSYpzVLWx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Youtubelogo.png\" alt=\"Paul Drockton on Youtube Music\" class=\"wp-image-127\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Paul Drockton on Youtube Music<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61586569881655\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/download.jpeg\" alt=\"Facebook: Drockton Music\" class=\"wp-image-385\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0810896420652518;width:125px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>P Drockton Music on Facebook<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84c663214dc66bbce82a7fd4b3434ace\" id=\"h-more-drockton-music-streaming\"><strong>More Drockton Music Streaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-83f509e483fd457d30f20b59c6a89ac3\"><strong>Lyrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-73f0d41ecba04bd6902390470c93db08\">On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,<br>the emblem of suffering and shame;<br>and I love that old cross where the dearest and best<br>for a world of lost sinners was slain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3e10e1572469b9cd483fc7dc9785d8d4\"><strong>Refrain:<br>So I&#8217;ll cherish the old rugged cross,<br>till my trophies at last I lay down;<br>I will cling to the old rugged cross,<br>and exchange it some day for a crown.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fcd88ea53bcf320f2de8c3ced387d294\"><strong>Verse 2<\/strong>: O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,<br>has a wondrous attraction for me;<br>for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above<br>to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6e91568e3ced578d04491fce5205d080\"><strong>Verse 3:<\/strong> In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,<br>a wondrous beauty I see,<br>for &#8217;twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,<br>to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44ca200ec8c0d618121284939a73f810\"><strong>Verse 4:<\/strong> To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,<br>its shame and reproach gladly bear;<br>then he&#8217;ll call me some day to my home far away,<br>where his glory forever I&#8217;ll share. [Refrain]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-97773ea66daddfa1d336953df9990ee4\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5624400b9c32b03d70ffa6e5c50ed2bc\" id=\"h-more-recent-posts\">More Recent Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=729\">The Wedding Song: Paul Drockton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=706\">Paul Drockton Greatest Hits on Spotify<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=681\">The Golden Keys to Happiness!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=656\">How to Write Great Music<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/pdrocktonmusic.com\/?p=650\">J&#8217;s Amazing Discount Store<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Old Rugged Cross is one of the most popular Country and Folk Songs ever written. 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