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I'll Soon Be There

Author: L. E. Jones Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There is a place of joy complete Refrain First Line: I'll soon be there, I'll soon be there

[There is a place of joy complete]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: L. E. Jones Incipit: 51231 34512 17432 Used With Text: I'll Soon Be There

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Author: Mary Slater Hymnal: Lillenas' Solos and Duets (number one) #41 (1931) First Line: There is a place of joy complete Refrain First Line: I'll soon be there, I'll soon be there Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a place of joy complete]

I'll Soon Be There

Author: Mary Slater Hymnal: Waves of Glory #79 (1905) First Line: There is a place of joy complete Refrain First Line: I'll soon be there, I'll soon be there Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a place of joy complete]

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Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. Jones Author of "I'll Soon Be There" Pseudonyms: Mary Slater ================ Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry