Male Choir's Chilling Rendition of Hymn 'The Old Rugged Cross'

Check out this chilling rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross” and be encouraged today! The singers in this video are part of a London-based group called Harmony Souls. They lift their voices in harmony, not for fame, but to bring praise to God and joy to others.

‘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’
 
What a great male-choir cover of "The Old Rugged Cross"! This wonderful hymn was written in 1912 by evangelist George Bennard, and it reflects deeply on Christ’s sacrifice.

“In the light of the Church’s ancient faith, the Cross also stands as the sign of triumph, where Christ conquers death and lifts humanity into communion with Him,” writes Harmony Souls in the caption of their YouTube video. “We, the Harmony Souls, are drawn to that cross. We sing, cherish, and cling to that old rugged cross, yearning to exchange it some day for our crowns.”

The First Verse of “The Old Rugged Cross” Was Written in Michigan 

As a Methodist evangelist, George Bennard wrote the first verse of “The Old Rugged Cross” in Albion, Michigan, as a response to ridicule that he had received at a revival meeting. He turned to scripture to reflect on the work of Christ on the cross and later recalled, "I seemed to have a vision...I saw the Christ and the cross inseparable."
 
George then traveled to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, for some evangelistic meetings at the Friend’s Church. It was during these meetings that George Bennard finished “The Old Rugged Cross.” A plaque commemorating the first performance of the song stands in front of the Friend's Church in Sturgeon Bay.
 
We hope you enjoyed this wonderful male choir "The Old Rugged Cross" cover today! May the message and music uplift you and bring you encouragement.