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Lewis E. Jones

1865 - 1936 Person Name: L. E. Jones Author of "He Loves Me so" Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry

John Ambrose Lloyd

1815 - 1874 Person Name: J. A. Lloyd Composer of "WYNNSTAY" in Revival Melodies

S. W. Straub

1842 - 1899 Person Name: S. W. S. Arranger of "[I have found a friend and Savior]" in Bright Light Solomon.W Straub Solomon was the brother of Maria Straub. His father Joseph was a farmer. His parents, who were of German descent. From Hymnary user, via email