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And So I'm Glad

Author: Luther G. Presley Appears in 2 hymnals Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project First Line: You ask me why I borrow gladness instead of sorrow

[You ask me why I borrow gladness instead of sorrow]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Horace A. Kennedy Hymnal Title: Melodies of Joy Used With Text: And So I'm Glad

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And so I'm glad

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Boundless Love #d140 (1949) Hymnal Title: Boundless Love First Line: You ask me why I borrow gladness Languages: English

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Melodies of Joy #52 (1951) Hymnal Title: Melodies of Joy First Line: You ask me why I borrow gladness instead of sorrow Languages: English Tune Title: [You ask me why I borrow gladness instead of sorrow]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Hymnal Title: Calvin Hymnary Project Author of "And So I'm Glad" 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