Cherishing the Old Rugged Cross
Grand Ole Opry stars Dailey & Vincent created the album Singing from the Heart as a heartfelt gift to Tennessee Bible College’s founding president, Malcolm Hill. Featuring the cherished gospel hymn The Old Rugged Cross and his personal recitation, this story reflects on the true meaning of the cross at Calvary—smaller than often depicted, yet greater than the world because of the One who died there. Friendship, faith, and music unite in this moving One Gospel Minute tribute to the Savior who bridged the gap between man and God.
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- Scriptures: Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 3:21, Matthew 27:46
Transcript:
David Hill: Over 50 years, a lot of friends have been made. Hi, David Hill with One Gospel Minute. Seventeen years ago this month, August, our friends and Grand Ole Opry stars Dailey and Vincent completed the album _Singing From the Heart_ as a gift to TBC founding President Malcolm Hill. One of his cherished hymns, “The Old Rugged Cross,” is on it with his recitation. This old hymn, written in 1912 by George Bernard, captures the essence of the rugged cross of Calvary. It was a rough-cut, small tree, just tall enough to raise one above the ground—much smaller than often depicted today, but in reality, larger than the world because of the One who bled and died there for you and for me. Jesus Christ bridged the gap of sinful separation between man and God with His atoning blood at Calvary (Hebrews 9:22). Do you cherish the old rugged cross? It’s revealed in obedient faith (Hebrews 11:6). How thankful we all should be for the Savior at Calvary. Follow Him, love Him, and live with Him eternally (Revelation 3:21).
Malcolm Hill: Our Lord was near death when He gave this cry: ““Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani? My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?” Think of the tremendous love and devotion that our Lord had in suffering such shame and such agony as He was on that old rugged cross.
David Hill: Thank you for listening to One Gospel Minute. Stay in touch with our podcast, on our website, and on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Tennessee Bible College, providing Christian education since 1975 in Cookeville, Tennessee, offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Study at your level. Aim higher. Get in touch with us today.