Wikipedia Biography
George Bennard (February 4, 1873 – October 10, 1958) was an American hymn composer and preacher. He is best known for composing the famous hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross".
Wikipedia Biography
Short Name: | George Bennard |
Full Name: | Bennard, George, 1873-1958 |
Birth Year: | 1873 |
Death Year: | 1958 |
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
Hymnals by George Bennard (7) | As | Publication Year |
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Bennard's Melodies of Salvation | George Bennard (Editor) | 1923 |
Divine Praise | George Bennard (Editor) | 1926 |
Full Redemption Songs | George Bennard (Editor) | 1933 |
Heart and Life Songs | G. Bennard (Editor) | 1915 |
New Gospel Songs | G. Bennard (Editor) | 1936 |
Sweet Songs of Salvation | George Bennard (Editor) | 1920 |
Sweet Songs of Salvation | G. Bennard (Publisher) | 1920 |