The Old Rugged Cross Church Mi

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Dowagiac mi 49047 books are also available at the old rugged cross church and at scheduled book signings. On it are the words old rugged cross a sign reminds passersby that this is the home of living author rev. In 1913 the rev george bennard completed his hymn the old rugged cross while staying in pokagon mi. The old rugged cross.

For in him all the fullness of god was pleased to dwell and through him to reconcile to himself all things whether on earth or in heaven making peace by the blood of his cross colossians 1 15 20. The old rugged cross church dowagiac mi. To arrange to purchase a book at the church call 269 362 4347 for an appointment. The first methodist episcopal church of pokagon also known as the old rugged cross church is a historic church at 61041 vermont street in pokagon township michigan it is the location of the first performance of the hymn the old rugged cross the church was listed as a michigan state historic site in 2000 and added to the national register of historic places in 2002.

Restaurants near the old rugged cross church. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross. He sang the final version for the first time at a revival meeting in the pokagon methodist episcopal church. Rev bennard was the author of world renowned hymn the old rugged cross written in 1913.

The church is undergoing restoration. He is the beginning the firstborn from the dead that in everything he might be preeminent. And he is the head of the body the church. Today a twelve foot high wooden cross stands on a roadside near reed city michigan honoring the composer.

The old rugged cross uses a sentimental popular song form with a verse chorus pattern in 6 8 time and it speaks of the writer s adoration of christ and his sacrifice at calvary. 1 74 mi old tavern inn 8 89 mi prime table restaurant 7 09 mi pizza transit 7 12 mi jim s smokin cafe 8 89 mi ho ping garden.