There may not be an American musician who has transcended generations over the years like Johnny Cash. Though a strong Christian, he never denied that he was a strong sinner, living out his up and down walk of faith very publicly. One moment serving with Billy Graham at crusades, and the next he was back to a life of addiction. I love this video, done at the end of his life. He takes a Nine Inch Nails song and turns it on it's head. We love Johnny Cash for his music, but more so for his honesty. Like the Apostle Paul, Cash felt comfortable being called the chief of all sinners, and yet he knew, as he sang about often at his concerts, he could cling to "The Old Rugged Cross"
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
Check out his Hurt video below:
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