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When Our Ships Come Sailing Home

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: As we sail along with a happy song Refrain First Line: Like a ship upon the sea
When Our Ships Come Sailing Home

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[As we sail along with a happy song]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: J. A. Collier Used With Text: When Our Ships Come Sailing Home
[As we sail along with a happy song]

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When Our Ships Come Sailing Home

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Highest Praise #108 (1947) First Line: As we sail along with a happy song Refrain First Line: Like a ship upon the sea Languages: English Tune Title: [As we sail along with a happy song]
When Our Ships Come Sailing Home

When our ships come sailing home

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Choice Specials #14 (1950) First Line: As we sail along with a happy Refrain First Line: Like a ship
When our ships come sailing home

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "When Our Ships Come Sailing Home" 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
Luther G. Presley

J. A. Collier

Composer of "[As we sail along with a happy song]" in Highest Praise
J. A. Collier
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