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Just Over in the Glory Land

Author: James W. Acuff Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Refrain First Line: Just over in the gloryland

[I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

Appears in 48 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Emmet S. Dean Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 56111 56165 56121 Used With Text: Just Over in the Gloryland

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I've a Home Prepared

Author: James W. Acuff Hymnal: The Great Christian Hymnal #87 (1962) First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Tune Title: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

Author: James W. Acuff Hymnal: The Majestic Hymnal, number two #185 (1959) First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Topics: Future Life; Future Life Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

Just Over in the Glory Land

Author: James W. Acuff Hymnal: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #469 (2001) First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Refrain First Line: Just over in the gloryland Lyrics: 1 I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the glory land; And I long to be by my Savior’s side, Just over in the glory land. Refrain: Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land. 2 I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the glory land; There to sing God’s praise, and His glory share, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 3 What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the glory land; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 4 With the blood-washed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the glory land; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] Topics: Fellowship with God; Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

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J. W. Acuff

1864 - 1937 Person Name: James W. Acuff Author of "Just Over in the Glory Land" in Timeless Truths Born: January 4, 1864, Freestone County, Texas. Died: August 1, 1937, Georgetown, Texas. Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Texas. James was a well known singer and song writer among the Churches of Christ in Texas. He wrote several popular Gospel songs, often led the singing for protracted meetings, and helped compile hymnals for the Firm Foundation Company of Austin. His career as a singer and song writer spanned nearly 50 years. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/a/c/u/acuff_jw.htm

Emmett S. Dean

1876 - 1951 Composer of "[I've a home prepared where the saints abide]" in Timeless Truths Born: June 29, 1876, Conecuh County, Alabama. Died: October 8, 1951, Waco, Texas. Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. A Methodist, Dean taught singing schools for 40 years, wrote some 500 songs, and for four years headed the Trio Music Company. With Franklin Eiland and Homer Elliott, he founded the Southern Development Normal Music School in Waco, Texas. --www.hymntime.com/tch/