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Light in the Valley

Author: L. G. P. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When my latest sun shall set Refrain First Line: There'll be light in the valley Used With Tune: [When my latest sun shall set]

[When my latest sun shall set]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Incipit: 55665 43176 65556 Used With Text: Light in the Valley

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Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Shining Path #7 (1946) First Line: When my latest sun shall set Refrain First Line: There'll be light in the valley Languages: English Tune Title: [When my latest sun shall set]

Light in the Valley

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Sacred Selections for the Church #439 (1990) First Line: When my latest sun shall set Refrain First Line: There'll be light in the valley Languages: English Tune Title: [When my latest sun shall set]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Person Name: L. G. P. Author of "Light in the Valley" in Sacred Selections for the Church 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