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Looking T'ward Heaven

Author: L. G. P. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven Refrain First Line: And now we are looking Used With Tune: [The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven]
Looking T'ward Heaven

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[The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Used With Text: Looking T'ward Heaven
[The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven]

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Looking T'ward Heaven

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Heaven's Banner #80 (1955) First Line: The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven Refrain First Line: And now we are looking Languages: English Tune Title: [The angels asked why they stood gazing t'ward heaven]
Looking T'ward Heaven

Looking toward heaven

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Gospel Banner #d110 (1955) First Line: The angels asked why they stood gazing Refrain First Line: And now we are looking Languages: English
Looking toward heaven

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "Looking Toward Heaven" 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
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