The Crimson Cross

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Long long ago on Calvary's brow

Author: George Bennard
Tune: [Long, long ago on Calvary's brow]
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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:	Long long ago on Calvary's brow
Title:	The Crimson Cross
Author:	George Bennard
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	O crimson Cross, O Cross of love
Copyright:	© 1933 by George Bennard