When polls are taken to determine the most popular American hymns, invariably near the top of the list is "The Old Rugged Cross." It has been the most favored of the approximate 300 songs written by ...

Lake Park Cemetery Trustee Mark Luke, left, stands with Dr. Charles Wilkins, a newspaper letter writer who wrote about the Gospel hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” and its Youngstown native author — the Rev ...

George Bennard, born in 1873, was a hymn writer and preacher. He dedicated his life to both music and ministry, writing over 300 hymns and gospel songs. His music came from his deep faith and brought ...

Patti Page was one of the most popular singers of the 1950s, known for her smooth voice and timeless songs. She became famous for hits such as Tennessee Waltz and How Much Is That Doggie in the Window ...

For the preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Oh! That awful cross. Oh! That wretched cross. Oh! That glorious, holy, wonderful ...

The hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" has stood the test of time, being performed and recorded by numerous gospel and county music artists over the years since it was composed in 1913. But a museum ...

During Pope Benedict XVI’s general audience today, he recalled the 25th anniversary of the consignment of the World Youth Day cross by Pope John Paul II to the young people of the world. It was during ...