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.
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Tune Title: [Love never faileth, love will stand the test]First Line: Love never faileth, love will stand the testComposer: George BennardKey: D♭ MajorDate: 1915
Tune Title: [Love never faileth, love will stand the test]First Line: Love never faileth, love will stand the testComposer: George BennardKey: D♭ Major
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