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Text:The Old Rugged Cross
Author:George Bennard, 1873-1958
Tune:OLD RUGGED CROSS
Composer:George Bennard, 1873-1958

310. The Old Rugged Cross

Text Information
First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
Title: The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958
Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Topic: Communion; Easter; Jesus: Blood and the Cross (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: OLD RUGGED CROSS
Composer: George Bennard, 1873-1958
Meter: Irregular
Key: B♭ Major



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