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This World Is Not My Home

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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 >

Text Information

First Line: I've left the valley of death and sin
Title: This World Is Not My Home
Author: George Bennard
Language: English
Refrain First Line: This world, this world is not my home
Publication Date: 1908
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

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Evangelistic Hymns #d84

Evangelistic Hymns No. 2 #93

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Foursquare Hymnal #119

Heart and Life Songs #d61

New and Old Gospel Songs and Hymns #d78

Notes of Gold #d88

Revival Flame, Bosworth Campaign Special #d62

Revival Praise. Erickson Campaign Special #d51

Tabernacle Revivalist #d83

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