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It Is Not Far
Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: As you sail upon life's restless ocean Refrain First Line: It is not far to the shores eternal
It Is Not Far
[As you sail upon life's restless ocean]
Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Used With Text: It is not Far
[As you sail upon life's restless ocean]
It Is not Far
Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Songs of Joy #60 (1953) First Line: As you sail upon life's restless ocean Refrain First Line: It is not far to the shores eternal Languages: English Tune Title: [As you sail upon life's restless ocean]
It Is not Far
It is not Far
Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Special Radio Selections #206 (1943) First Line: As you sail upon life's restless ocean Refrain First Line: It is not far to the shores eternal Languages: English Tune Title: [As you sail upon life's restless ocean]
It is not Far
Luther G. Presley
1887 - 1974 Author of "It Is Not Far" 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.
Work
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.
Luther Presley was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
--wikipedia.org
Luther G. Presley
