On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross.
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The old rugged cross historical museum is an outgrowth of a memorial cross erected and dedicated on september 14 1954 north of reed city at the home of rev.
To arrange to purchase a book at the church call 269 362 4347 for an appointment.
Dowagiac mi 49047 books are also available at the old rugged cross church and at scheduled book signings.
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.
He sang the final version for the first time at a revival meeting in the pokagon methodist episcopal church.
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And he is the head of the body the church.
He is the beginning the firstborn from the dead that in everything he might be preeminent.
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.
Today a twelve foot high wooden cross stands on a roadside near reed city michigan honoring the composer.
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Bennard retired to reed city michigan and the town maintains a museum dedicated to his life and ministry.
The birthplace of the old rugged cross.
The old rugged cross.
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On it are the words old rugged cross a sign reminds passersby that this is the home of living author rev.
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The church is undergoing restoration.