1867 - 1943 Person Name: Ira Orwig Hoffman Composer of "[The Holiest Place stands open wide]" in Gems of Gospel Song Born: Circa 1867, Pennsylvania.
Died: May 4, 1943, Cleveland, Ohio.
Ira’s father was song writer Elisha Hoffman. His middle name was his mother’s maiden name. At age nine, he is said to have written the music for his father’s song "The Little Pilgrim;" as an adult, he was a composer, arranger, and music editor. His works include:
Favorite Gospel Songs: A Tune Boo (music editor) (Jersey City, New Jersey: J. N. Davis, 1894)
--www.hymntime.com/tch
Ira O. Hoffman