The Saints Immortal Home

Author: Tillit S. Teddlie

Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country. Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of… Go to person page >

Author (refrain & stanzas 2-4): W. D. Jeffcoat

William Dawson Jeffcoat born in Arkansas, died in Kentucky Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There is a land of pure delight (Teddlie)
Title: The Saints Immortal Home
Author: Tillit S. Teddlie
Author (refrain & stanzas 2-4): W. D. Jeffcoat
Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain
Notes: Stanza 1 (credited to Tillit Teddlie) appears to be an arrangement of the first stanza of Watts' "There is a land of pure delight."
Copyright: © 2007, W. D. Jeffcoat.

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Sacred Songs of the Church #579

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