Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: gospel
Song Meaning of “Resolute/Old Rugged Cross/At the Cross (feat. Avion Blackman)” by Christafari
This song, by Christafari, is a combination of three popular Christian hymns, “Resolute”, “Old Rugged Cross” and “At the Cross” featuring Avion Blackman. The unifying theme of these three songs is a celebration of the sacrifice Christ made on the cross for us.
The song begins with the hymn “Resolute”, written by Horatio G. Spafford, a pastor whose four young daughters tragically died in a shipwreck. Despite this crushing personal tragedy, Spafford expresses his unwavering faith that God will always be with him and provide him with strength. Next, the song moves on to “Old Rugged Cross”, a song celebrating the cross of Christ as the symbol of our salvation.
The chorus of “At the Cross” is sung by Avion Blackman, emphasizing the importance of the cross and referencing the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross”. Following this refrain of “At the Cross”, the song dives into the personal accounts of Spafford’s daughters, and their acceptance of the cross of Christ and their belief that He will save them.
Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note with a new chorus sung by Spafford himself. Here, he expresses his hope that in spite of all the pain and suffering in life, there is still an abundant joy to be found in following Christ. The song ultimately ends with a return to the music of “Resolute”, expressing the unshakable belief that God will always be with us even in our darkest hours.