A Beautiful Prayer

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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. 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 Mus… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In the Bible we read of a beautiful prayer
Title: A Beautiful Prayer
Author: Luther G. Presley
Language: English
Refrain First Line: When the Savior was praying
Copyright: © 1937, by Stamps-Baxter Music & Ptg. Co. in "Starlit Crown"

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Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #291

Our Sacrifice of Praise #37

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #2

Sacred Selections for the Church #32

Sacred Songs of the Church #115

Include 8 pre-1979 instances
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