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Songs of the Saints #11
Display Title: Since He gave me this heart of love First Line: I'm rejoicing in the Savior ev'ry moment of the day Date: 1981
Songs of the Saints #11
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Since He Gave Me This Heart of Love
I'm rejoicing in the Savior every moment of the day
Author: Luther G. Presley (1954)Tune: [I'm rejoicing in the Savior every moment of the day]
Published in 3 hymnals
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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