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The debt of love I owe

When I think of how my Savior left his glory

Author: George Bennard
Published in 3 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: When I think of how my Savior left his glory
Title: The debt of love I owe
Author: George Bennard
Refrain First Line: What a debt of love I owe
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Bennard's Melodies of Salvation #d25

Bennard's Melodies of Salvation #d25

Divine Praise #d173

Divine Praise #d173

The Christian Witness Songs #d147

The Christian Witness Songs #d147
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