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The old rugged cross duet johnny cash.
Classic hymn written in 1913 by george bennard.
Verse a d on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross e a the emblem of suffering and shame d and i love that old cross where the dearest and best e a for a world of lost sinners was slain chorus e a so i ll cherish the old rugged cross d a till my trophies at last i lay down d i will cling to the old rugged cross a e a and exchange it.
The old rugged cross dates back to 1912 when it was written by evangelist and song leader george bennard a minister ordained by the methodist episcopal church.
Johnny cash jessi colter the old rugged cross recorded september 23 1982 nashville.
1 on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross the emblem of suffering.
Johnny using deaf language while singing this song.
It is the most sung and covered hymn across the country.
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One of the less popular but most notable rendition is the duet of jessi colter and johnny cash.
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