Jesus Died for All the Children

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Christ the Lord from heaven came

Author: George Bennard
Tune: [In the lands beyond the sea]
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: George Bennard

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 Go to person page >

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First Line:	Christ the Lord from heaven came
Title:	Jesus Died for All the Children
Author:	George Bennard
Language:	English
Copyright:	© 1933 by George Bennard