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Children of the King are we

Author: George Bennard Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: March along, sing a song, sing it merrily

[March along sing a song, sing it merrily]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Rev. Geo. Bennard Incipit: 55566 65553 65555 Used With Text: Children of the King

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Author: G. B. Hymnal: Full Redemption Songs #142 (1933) First Line: March along sing a song, sing it merrily Refrain First Line: Children of the King are we Lyrics: 1 March along sing a song, sing it merrily, Children of the King are we; Bravely fight for the right, right and purity, Children of the King are we. Refrain: Children of the King are we In His service glad and free, Marching ‘neath His blood-stained banner on to victory. 2 Banners bright in the light, for Him we will wave, Children of the King are we; Voices raise sing His praise, He alone can save, Children of the King are we. [Refrain] 3 Forward go face the foe, never never fear, Children of the King are we; Vict’ry win over sin, Sing your song of cheer, Children of the King are we. [Refrain] Topics: Children's Song Languages: English Tune Title: [March along sing a song, sing it merrily]

Children of the King are we

Author: George Bennard Hymnal: Bennard's Melodies of Salvation #d15 (1923) First Line: March along, sing a song, sing it merrily Languages: English

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George Bennard

1873 - 1958 Author of "Children of the King" 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. Mary Louise VanDyke