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John S. Davis

1813 - 1882 Person Name: John S. Davis, 1813–1882 Author of "What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Evan Stephens

1854 - 1930 Person Name: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930 Composer of "[What was witnessed in the heavens?]" in Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Evan Stephens (1854-1930) was a Welsh composer, conductor, and teacher. Born in Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, he emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1866. He directed the vocal music program at the University of Utah from 1885 to 1900, and directed the Mormon Tabernacle Choir from 1890 to 1916. Stephens is remembered for his many contributions to the cultural growth of the state of Utah, his leadership of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and for the numerous hymns and songs he composed. - from the Library of Congress authority file

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