Precious Jesus

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On the rugged cross of Calvary, Jesus died for you and me

Author: Myrtle V. Duckworth
Tune: [On the rugged cross of Calvary] (Adams)
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Myrtle V. Duckworth

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First Line:	On the rugged cross of Calvary, Jesus died for you and me
Title:	Precious Jesus
Author:	Myrtle V. Duckworth
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Precious Jesus, grant forgiveness
Publication Date:	1954
Copyright:	This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1954.