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Display Title: Pictures of Heaven First Line: Ever since the Savior told me of His wondrous love Tune Title: [Ever since the Savior told me of His wondrous love] Author: Luther G. Presley Date: 1943
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Pictures of Heaven
Ever since the Savior told me of His wondrous love
Author: Luther G. PresleyTune: [Ever since the Savior told me of His wondrous love]
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Author: Luther G. Presley
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.
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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.
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