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The debt of love I owe

Author: George Bennard Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: When I think of how my Savior left his glory Refrain First Line: What a debt of love I owe

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Author: George Bennard Hymnal: Bennard's Melodies of Salvation #d25 (1923) First Line: When I think of how my Savior left his glory Refrain First Line: What a debt of love I owe Languages: English

The debt of love I owe

Author: George Bennard Hymnal: The Christian Witness Songs #d147 (1930) First Line: When I think of how my Savior left his glory Refrain First Line: What a debt of love I owe

The debt of love I owe

Author: George Bennard Hymnal: Divine Praise #d173 (1926) First Line: When I think of how my Savior left his glory Refrain First Line: What a debt of love I owe Languages: English

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George Bennard

1873 - 1958 Author of "The debt of love I owe" 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