Praise the Lord, I am free

He loved me and gave himself for me

Author: George Bennard
Published in 1 hymnal

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:	He loved me and gave himself for me
Title:	Praise the Lord, I am free
Author:	George Bennard
Refrain First Line:	I'm free, I'm free, Yes, now praise the Lord
Copyright:	Public Domain