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I Want to See Heaven Some Day

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: They tell me of a home so fair

[They tell me of a home so fair]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Used With Text: I Want to See heaven Some Day

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I Want to See heaven Some Day

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Humble Hearts #35 (1945) First Line: They tell me of a home so fair Languages: English Tune Title: [They tell me of a home so fair]

I Want to See Heaven Some Day

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: The Crown #69 (1949) First Line: They tell me of a home so fair Tune Title: [They tell me of a home so fair]

1887 - 1974 Author of "I Want to See Heaven Some Day" 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