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[I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. B. Coats Incipit: 32316 11235 65356 Used With Text: 'Tis the Grandest Thing

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'Tis the Grandest Thing

Author: J. B. C. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus Used With Tune: [I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]

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'Tis the Grandest Thing

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Mississippi Melodies #35 (1950) First Line: I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]

'Tis the Grandest Thing

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Gospel Song Jewels No. 2 #40 (1951) First Line: I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]

'Tis the Grandest Thing

Author: J. B. C. Hymnal: Silver Trumpets #70 (1952) First Line: I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]

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J. B. Coats

1901 - 1961 Person Name: J. B. C. Author of "'Tis the Grandest Thing" in Gospel Song Jewels No. 2 J.B. Coats was born on April 6, 1901, in Summerland, Mississippi. He attended the schools of his area and was both a student and lover of music all his life...His formal education was continued with study at Mississippi Southern College and Louisiana State University. He also studied music with Julius Rishing, J.E. and Alvis O. Thomas and T.B. Mosley. When just a lad about fourteen, he began teaching music classes and conducting evangelistic singing. Mr. Coats was a teacher in public schools most of his life...He was the composer of many loved gospel songs with "Where Could I Go" haveing been printed and sung most widely. Others of his outstanding songs are "A Wonderful Place", "My Soul Shall Live On", "I'm Winging My Way Back Home", and "Tomorrow May Mean Goodbye". Many of his songs have been recorded by leading quartets and singers...Mr. Coats was associated with Stamps-Baxter Music Company and a lifetime staff writer for them...He joined the Baptist Church and served more than thirty years as a Deacon before answering the call to the ministry. He died on December 15, 1961. --doyouknowhowgodlovesyou.blogspot.com