Keep a Little Sunshine in Your Sky

When the way is dark and the cross seems heavy

Author: Luther G. Presley
Tune: [When the way is dark and the cross seems heavy]
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. 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: When the way is dark and the cross seems heavy
Title: Keep a Little Sunshine in Your Sky
Author: Luther G. Presley
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Keep a little sunshine up above you

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Christian Joy #d144

Harvest Songs #d132

Zion's Call #80

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