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Text:The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference
Author:William Gaither
Author:Gloria Gaither
Tune:['Twas a life filled with aimless desperation]
Composer:William Gaither
Composer:Gloria Gaither

226. The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference

Text Information
First Line: Twas a life filled with aimless desperation
Title: The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference
Author: William Gaither
Author: Gloria Gaither
Publication Date: 2016
Copyright: © Copyright 1970 Hanna Streeet Music BMI Adm. Capitol/CMG
CCLI Number: 12066
Tune Information
Name: ['Twas a life filled with aimless desperation]
Composer: William Gaither
Composer: Gloria Gaither
Key: C Major
Copyright: © Copyright 1970 Hanna Streeet Music BMI Adm. Capitol/CMG



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