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Display Title: God's Wonderful By and By First Line: We read of a place where the Savior has gone Tune Title: [We read of a place where the Savior has gone] Author: L. G. P. Date: 1953
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God's Wonderful By and By
We read of a place where the Savior has gone
Author: Luther G. PresleyTune: [We read of a place where the Savior has gone]
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Author: Luther G. Presley
Luther G. Presley (March 6, 1887 – December 6, 1974) was a songwriter, musician, and composer, who is best-known for writing the lyrics to the gospel song "When the Saints Go Marching In".
Luther G. Presley was born on Beckett Mountain in Faulkner County, Arkansas on March 6, 1887. He studied music beginning at the age of 14, where he excelled. He soon became choir director. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He furthered his study in singing and music, under renowned teachers.
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Luther Presley wrote the lyrics for the gospel spiritual "When the Saints Go Marching In", in 1937, while Virgil O. Stamps composed the music and melody to the famous work.
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