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27. The Old Rugged Cross

Text Information
First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Title: The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard
Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Cross
Copyright: © Copyright 1913 by George Bennard. © Copyright Renewed 1941 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by Permission.
Tune Information
Name: [On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross]
Composer: George Bennard
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: © Copyright 1913 by George Bennard. © Copyright Renewed 1941 (extended), The Rodeheaver Co., Owner. Used by Permission.



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