George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn "Speak, my Lord" appears in Triumphant Service Songs (Chicago: Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Co., 1934). He wrote words and tune for his best known hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913.
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Tune Title: [Oigo del Señor la voz llamando]First Line: Oigo del Señor la voz llamandoComposer: George Bennard (1873-1958)Key: G Major or modalDate: 2010
Tune Title: [Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling]First Line: Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly callingComposer: George BennardKey: G MajorDate: 1989
Tune Title: [Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling]First Line: Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly callingComposer: George BennardIncipit: 32323 72176 64343Key: G Major
Tune Title: [Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly calling]First Line: Hear the Lord of harvest sweetly callingComposer: George BennardKey: G Major or modalDate: 1982