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786. On a hill far away stood a rough wooden cross

Text Information
First Line: On a hill far away stood a rough wooden cross
Author: Rev. George Bennard (1913)
Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the rough wooden cross
Meter: P.M.
Publication Date: 1939
Topic: Evangelistic Missions
Tune Information
Name: CALVARY
Composer: Rev. George Bennard (1913)
Meter: P.M.
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: By permission of Gordon V. Thompson, Ltd.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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