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The Pleasures of Heaven Are Mine

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: All the day long with rapture I'm singing Refrain First Line: Yes, the pleasures of heaven came down from above

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[All the day long with rapture I'm singing]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Incipit: 33231 21715 17616 Used With Text: The Pleasures of Heaven Are Mine

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The Pleasures of Heaven Are Mine

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Sing of Calvary #98 (1947) First Line: All the day long with rapture I'm singing Refrain First Line: Yes, the pleasures of heaven came down from above Languages: English Tune Title: [All the day long with rapture I'm singing]

The Pleasures of Heaven Are Mine

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Shining Path #117 (1946) First Line: All the day long with rapture I'm singing Refrain First Line: Yes, the pleasures of heaven came down from above Languages: English Tune Title: [All the day long with rapture I'm singing]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "The Pleasures of Heaven Are Mine" 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 Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008. --wikipedia.org
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