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I Took Him at His Word

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: One day the Savior spoke to me Refrain First Line: Well, I took Him at His word

[One day the Savior spoke to me]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Incipit: 55553 31122 11223 Used With Text: I Took Him at His Word

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Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Sacred Tones #7 (1956) First Line: One day the Savior spoke to me Refrain First Line: Well, I took Him at His word Languages: English Tune Title: [One day the Savior spoke to me]

I took him at his word

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Gospel Light #d72 (1955) First Line: One day the Savior spoke to me Languages: English

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Author of "I Took Him at His Word" 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