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[John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. H. Culbreth Incipit: 11321 65611 13213 Used With Text: What a Wonderful Place

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What a Wonderful Place

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare Refrain First Line: Heaven, that sweet home above Used With Tune: [John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare]

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What a Wonderful Place

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Sacred Tones #26 (1956) First Line: John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare Refrain First Line: Heaven, that sweet home above Languages: English Tune Title: [John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare]

What a Wonderful Place

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Better Songs #94 (1950) First Line: John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare Refrain First Line: Heaven, that sweet home above Languages: English Tune Title: [John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "What a Wonderful Place" in Better Songs 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

C. H. Culbreth

Composer of "[John foretold of a place called heaven, wondrous city foursquare]" in Better Songs
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