Alan Jackson ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ Live Performance Lyric Video - Christian Music Videos

Country music legend Alan Jackson turned in a fantastic live performance of the classic hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.”

Hymns are beloved, dearly cherished pieces of music. Those tunes’ beautifully written lyrics perfectly capture God’s faithfulness, love, mercy and grace. That’s why it’s nearly impossible to hear one of those old hymns performed in a house of worship and not get emotional. There is so much truth and meaning in those old hymns. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Alan performed one of those beloved old hymns, “The Old Rugged Cross.” The country music star sits on a stool while holding a guitar as he sings those memorable and stirring lyrics about the site where Christ willingly laid down His life for a bunch of sinners. 

In addition to singing the words, those lyrics pop up throughout the short clip, allowing those watching to sing along with Alan as he performs. 

“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”

At the end of Alan’s fabulous rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross,” the packed auditorium responds with a thunderous round of applause and cheers. Over the years, many have covered and sung that timeless hymn, but Alan’s cover must easily be considered one of the best. 

As the song mentions, that old rugged cross means so much to so many. It’s the place where Christ gave up His life for you and me. Without that ultimate and loving sacrifice, none would have the chance at everlasting life with Him. But He paid our debt, shedding His blood that washes away all sin. There is nothing we have done or could ever do to deserve such love, mercy and grace. 

Romans 5:8 “But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.”