As I Tarry at the Cross

I was on the downward way, Far from God

Author: George Bennard
Published in 2 hymnals

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: I was on the downward way, Far from God
Title: As I Tarry at the Cross
Author: George Bennard
Refrain First Line: As I tarry at the cross
Copyright: Public Domain

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Divine Praise #d55

Sweet Songs of Salvation #d33

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