Author—George Bennard, 1873–1958 Composer—George Bennard, 1873–1958 Meter—Irregular with Chorus Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: By whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2:24 Seldom can a song leader suggest a time for favorites from any congregation without receiving at least one request for “The Old Rugged Cross.” This gospel hymn, a sentimental favorite of Christians and unsaved alike,